1. He saved me (1-11)

We must love God and call on him as long as we live, for he hears prayer. When we are overwhelmed by sorrow and by the power of death, we must call on the Lord, for he will hear and save. We must call on him with childlike faith, for he protects the simple-hearted. He delivers the soul from death and the eyes from tears. We cannot trust people (10,11), but when we call on the Lord, he delivers our feet from stumbling, so that we can walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

2. How can I repay the Lord? (10-19)

The psalmist mentions three things we who have tasted the Lord's grace can do. First, we can lift up the cup of salvation--acknowledge his grace and drink deeply of it. Second, we can fulfill our vows to the Lord--take seriously whatever promises or commitments we have made to him. Third, we can thank him and continue to call on his name.

Application: Lord, I lift up the cup of salvation to drink deeply, and praise you.
One Word: The Lord hears prayer