Rescue Me
A prayer for shame, from Psalm 31:1
Let me never be put to shame is a prayer the psalmists prayed constantly, which means the fear of disgrace is very old and very human. When shame feels like a place you're trapped in, this one calls for the rescue.
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Psalm 31:1 (NIV)
The prayer
God, in You I take refuge from shame. Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Make it yours: change any words that don’t fit, or stop at the one line that’s true today. Amen can wait until you mean it.