Day 193 Reflect & Resolve

Day 193 Saturday, July 12, 2025

Reflection & Resolve

Scripture Focus: Psalm 9:13–20
by Torrie Slaughter

🙌 A Cry that Lifts

Beloved, as we near the end of the week, Psalm 9:13–20 invites us to pause—not in defeat, but in reflection and resolve. David is still in distress, but his cry is not hopeless—it’s rooted in purpose.

“Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises…” —Psalm 9:13–14

David doesn’t just ask to be rescued—he wants to rise with a testimony. That’s strategic placement. God doesn’t just pull us out—He lifts us up so that we can proclaim His name in the gates.

Every cry, every deliverance, every testimony—it’s all positioning for greater glory.

🔄 Justice in Motion

“The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug…” —Psalm 9:15

Here’s the beautiful tension of our faith: even when wickedness appears to win, God is working.
David reminds us that the wicked often fall into their own schemes, because God is just—even when He’s silent.
Justice is not delayed; it's being delivered in divine timing.

💡 Never Forgotten, Always Held

“But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.” —Psalm 9:18

This is the Word you carry into your weekend: You are not forgotten.
God doesn’t overlook your struggle. He sees, He remembers, and He responds with compassion.
When the world forgets the afflicted—God builds altars of remembrance.

🌍 The Plea that Aligns

“Arise, Lord… let the nations know they are only mortal.” —Psalm 9:19–20

This isn’t just a cry for justice. It’s a call to alignment—for all creation to recognize who truly reigns.
When we pray for God to arise, we’re asking for His authority to realign what’s broken and uproot what’s unjust. That’s Kingdom intercession.

💬 Reflection Prompt for Saturday:

As you reflect on the week, ask yourself:
Where did I see God move—even if it wasn’t how I expected?
What have I been lifted from this week?
What am I now being lifted for?

🙏🏾 Prayer

Merciful and Mighty God,
Thank You for seeing our pain and for lifting us—not only to rescue us but to position us to praise You.
Root our hearts in trust, even when justice seems delayed. Remind us that You never forget, and You are never out of reach. Let our lives be declarations of Your righteousness.
Rise up in our lives, in our communities, and in this generation. Let Your justice be known.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.