“I pray to You, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if You are silent, I might as well give up and die. Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to You for help, as I lift my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.
The Lord gives people strength. He is a safe fortress for His anointed king. She your people! Bless Israel, your special possession. Lead them like a shepherd, and carry them in Your arms forever.” (Psalm 28:1-2, 8-9, NLT)