Psalm 57  David escaped, once again, from the hand of Saul.  He refused to harm Saul, even when he had the opportunity in the cave.  He walked in faith.. "In God have put my trust, I shall not be afraid."  He continued to take refuge in the "shadow of [His] wings".  With every battle.. every threat.. every trap..to trust God.  He learned to have a "steadfast heart".  A heart that was established in the grace and lovingkindness of God Most High.  May God teach us to walk in this kind of faith.. no matter what our circumstances may be.. 

David's song of praise rings out, "Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Thy glory be above all the earth." (v5 and11).  For God was gracious to him.  He saved him. He sent help. He defended him from the enemy.  "I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to Thee among the nations. For Thy lovingkindness is great to the heavens, and Thy truth to the clouds." ( v9-10)

Father,  today we again pray for the people of Ukraine. May they find refuge in the shadow of Your wings. May they know the You are for them and that they can put their trust in You and not be afraid.  May they exalt Your Name and sing Your praises among the nations as You "accomplish all things" for them. Bring peace and truth down into their land today, we pray.. in Jesus' name. Amen.