In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 69 - Save Me, O God
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Mar 5, 2026 A vivid reading of Psalm 69 with scenes of sinking desperation, unjust persecution, and raw confession. Passages explore zeal that brings shame, urgent cries for rescue from overwhelming trouble, and harsh imprecations against oppressors. The recording closes by pointing to how Christ fulfills the psalm’s plea and secures redemption, inviting bold prayer.
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Zeal For God Can Bring Reproach And Isolation
- The psalmist's suffering includes social shame, fasting, and being mocked—the very experiences of devoted zeal.
- Ortlund notes David's zeal for God's house brought reproach, making his anguish both personal and priestly.
Make Urgent, Specific Pleas To God In Distress
- Cry out urgently to God and appeal to his steadfast love and mercy when overwhelmed.
- Ortlund reads David's specific pleas: 'Answer me...turn to me...hide not your face,' modeling direct, urgent prayer in distress.
Respond To Deliverance With Praise And Thanksgiving
- Praise God with song and thanksgiving as a response to deliverance and vindication.
- Ortlund points to Psalm 69's shift from plea to praise, noting praise pleases the Lord more than ritual sacrifices.