In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund

A calm reading of Psalm 46 frames reflections on God as a fortress and present help. The conversation contrasts worldly promises of quick fixes with the soul’s longing for true peace. Listeners are urged to be still, trust, and look up amid chaos. The message centers on God himself as refuge rather than circumstances or solutions.

A lively reading and reflection on Psalm 45, celebrating a king's beauty, righteousness, and enduring throne. Short reflections contrast Israel’s imperfect rulers with the ideal king. The discussion connects the psalm’s royal imagery to the supremacy of Christ and the psalm’s themes of conquest, virtue, and romance.

A reading and meditation on a communal lament that remembers past deliverance and cries out from felt abandonment. Short reflections on innocent suffering and betrayed trust. An urgent plea for God to rise up and redeem by steadfast love. A Christ-centered turn pointing sufferers to Jesus and his atonement.

A short reading of Psalm 43 sets a devotional mood. The host explores deep discouragement and how the psalmist speaks truth to a weary soul. There is reflection on salvation as a personal, face-to-face reality revealed in Christ. Listeners are pointed toward divine light and truth as the anchor for fainting hearts.

A devotional walk through Psalm 42's vivid images of a soul that longs for God. Short reflections explore longing, remembered worship, and the gut question, “Why are you cast down?” Tension between despair and hopeful trust appears amid overwhelming waves and feeling forgotten. The talk sketches how crushing trials can shape us and points to Christ’s endurance beyond the tidal judgment.

A clear reading of Psalm 41 sets up reflections on betrayal, enemies, and a trusted friend who turns away. Honest confession and a plea for gracious healing are explored. The talk moves from raw realism to rising hope, linking David's longing to Christ’s resurrection and the promise of future renewal.

❖ Today’s Bible reading is Psalm 40: www.ESV.org/Psalm40 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today’s Bible reading is Psalm 39: www.ESV.org/Psalm39 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today’s Bible reading is Psalm 38: www.ESV.org/Psalm38 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today’s Bible reading is Psalm 37: www.ESV.org/Psalm37 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/