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Psalm 31
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Keep me free from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.
6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;
as for me, I trust in the Lord.
7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
for you saw my affliction
and knew the anguish of my soul.
8 You have not given me into the hands of the enemy
but have set my feet in a spacious place.
9 Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress;
my eyes grow weak with sorrow,
my soul and body with grief.
10 My life is consumed by anguish
and my years by groaning;
my strength fails because of my affliction,
and my bones grow weak.
11 Because of all my enemies,
I am the utter contempt of my neighbors
and an object of dread to my closest friends—
those who see me on the street flee from me.
12 I am forgotten as though I were dead;
I have become like broken pottery.
13 For I hear many whispering,
“Terror on every side!”
They conspire against me
and plot to take my life.
14 But I trust in you, Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
from those who pursue me.
16 Let your face shine on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.
17 Let me not be put to shame, Lord,
for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and be silent in the realm of the dead.
18 Let their lying lips be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
19 How abundant are the good things
that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,
on those who take refuge in you.
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from all human intrigues;
you keep them safe in your dwelling
from accusing tongues.
21 Praise be to the Lord,
for he showed me the wonders of his love
when I was in a city under siege.
22 In my alarm I said,
“I am cut off from your sight!”
Yet you heard my cry for mercy
when I called to you for help.
23 Love the Lord, all his faithful people!
The Lord preserves those who are true to him,
but the proud he pays back in full.
24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Wandering Views 
The woman, who was upset last time we were at the assisted living place, was fine. Another daughter was visiting, too, so that was good. One of the workers, whose family we know, was comforting a man with dementia while we were there. It is so wonderful when we see those workers who so obviously care.
OTOH, one of my daughter’s friends was shocked to find a relative with a wound that was not only infected but full of maggots! I understand they are seeking an attorney. 😦
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Another acquaintance, who has played music in venues with my husband (also her mother) told me that she is also playing music weekly in a dementia unit in the same facility. Her mother comes to listen and they got her up playing a homemade bass instrument and singing! She did not realize her mom could still sing, let alone play. She was so thrilled and determined to keep her singing. She was encouraging her mom to sing along with the group. There are a couple of songs that are specifically done to encourage others to sing along. What a gift music is!
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They say that hearing and the ability to SING are the last things to go. I’ve heard of this before–someone who has been mute, can suddenly sing the hymns of their childhood.
Thanks be to God.
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Nightingale is working a double shift today, in the midst of six straight days of working. In preparing her meals for today, she was up later than she should have been last night, so she’s already tired. Please pray for safe traveling home late tonight, and that she will remain awake and alert as she drives. Thank you.
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She arrived home safely last night. Thank you for your prayers.
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