Daily Worship

Seeking refuge on the road

Laura Digan August 25, 2025 4 1
Laura Digan, Sanctuary First
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Psalm 71: 1-6 (NIVUK)

1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
    let me never be put to shame.
2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;
    turn your ear to me and save me.
3 Be my rock of refuge,
    to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
    for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,
    from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.

5 For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,
    my confidence since my youth.
6 From my birth I have relied on you;
    you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.
    I will ever praise you.

Refugees on the road facing the threat of people smugglers and human traffickers. 

For Thomas it seemed like a lifetime ago but it was in fact only a couple of weeks. A lifetime ago that was safe and comfortable. A job at the hospital, a warm home filled with love and laughter. Saturday mornings in the park with the kids and Sunday night family dinners. 

Now Thomas lived on a prayer. Exhausted from the walk, exhausted from the hunger, exhausted from the fear. Exhausted but not able to sleep. Eyes always open, always ready for anyone or anything that would hurt his wife or children. 

Deliver us, O my God.

 

Prayer:

 

Lord God

Forgive us when we look away from the suffering of refugees and the dispossessed. 

Strip us of our apathy

Dissolve our hearts of stone 

Cleanse our jaded spirits 

Take away our fear

Fill us with your love

Give us hearts that seek your justice

Voices that challenge

Hands that act to care

And spirits that are alive in you

Amen