Isaiah 16 — A Prayer for Mercy | God, Be My Refuge
Isaiah 16 — A Prayer for Mercy There are moments when we feel exposed, weary, or overwhelmed by circumstances beyond our control. In those moments, we can turn to God—not because we have all the answers, but because He is our refuge. Isaiah 16 gives us a powerful picture of shelter in the midst of trouble: «“Let My outcasts dwell with you, O Moab; Be a shelter to them from the face of the spoiler. For the extortioner is at an end, Devastation ceases, The oppressors are consumed out of the land.” — Isaiah 16:4, NKJV» The words remind us of something our hearts often need to hear: God is able to provide shelter when we cannot protect ourselves. WATCH AND LISTEN He sees the weary. He sees the broken. He sees those who are carrying burdens silently. And we can come to Him just as we are. A Prayer for Mercy Father of mercy, I come before You with an open heart. Have mercy on me and be my refuge. When I am weak, be my strength. When I am afraid, be my shelter. Cover me and my family wit...