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would know I was in there. That is the same idea found in verse 7 – God is our “hiding place,” our “shelter” from the world. Again, the idea of “covering” is used – except in this instance, it is a comforting and reassuring promise. Once we uncover our sin and ask forgiveness, He not only covers our sin, but He also covers us with His wings (Psalm 91:4). The final verses urge us to follow God’s instruction and “not be like an unintelligent horse or mule” (verse 9). I don’t know anyone who likes to be compared to a dumb animal, but that is exactly how we act when we choose not to follow God’s commands. The hymn “Come, Thou Fount” says it well: “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it / Prone to leave the God I love.” Just like the horse that needs a bridle, we are prone to wander away from God and often need correction from God to keep us on course. For those who follow God, verses 10 and 11 describe the abundant promises of God’s “steadfast love” and joy. Once we have confessed our sins to God, we know “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9), allowing us to experience true joy in His presence. Let’s Pray Merciful God, thank You for providing a way to experience intimacy with You through the redemptive work of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We praise Your compassion and graciousness and confidently draw near to Your throne of grace to confess our wandering hearts. We humbly ask You to reveal any sin in our lives that is preventing us from following You fully and pray for courage to repent of that sin. Thank You for Your promise that Your steadfast love never ceases and Your mercies start fresh every morning. Let’s Do It Why do you think our tendency is to try to cover up our sin? What are some effects, physical or emotional, that you’ve experienced when attempting to hide sinful behavior? What are some specific ways God has been a “hiding place” to you? Why do you think David used the example of the horse and mule to describe those who don’t obey God? For the Week Set a goal to read Psalm 32 each day this week. Memorize Psalm 30:1-3