Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

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Based on Psalm 91

The Lord Rescues Me

Let me run to You, O Lord, in times of trouble 
Hold me securely in Your loving arms
For You are my shelter against those who hate me
Remind me that You are stronger than my enemies. 

Keep me from harm, help me to trust in You alone
I lift up my cries to You in the night, O God
When fear surrounds me, I will call upon Your Name
Guard me from terrors, and let them not consume me. 

May Your angels always guide me in Your ways
Let me desire to follow You all the days of my life
I will remember Your faithfulness to me, O Lord
Your promises are light and life to my soul.

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Sara Kendrick June 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM A great poetic take on Psalms 91. I like that chapter in Psalms. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sara K. Laura Leiser June 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM Thank you, Sara! I’m so happy you liked this! God bless! :)

Bj Legros Kelley May 10, 2026 at 3:38 AM I decided to visit your page as I just saw the beautiful poem of the week that shown with the joy of a dear child of God. This is a beautiful prayer. May the Lord bless you and be with you in the troubles that you're facing. You are blessed; you have an amazing gift in poetry. I'm so glad to meet you <3 Laura Leiser May 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM Thank you, Bj! I love the Psalms and wanted to try to write my own based on one. I’m thankful for you and other believers the Soup! Hod bless you! :)

Tom Valles April 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM Wonderful, beautiful, heart-felt poem, Laura. God is always our safe place, a shelter from harm. I very much relate to this piece. Psalms 23 comes to mind. Bless you my friend. Laura Leiser April 30, 2026 at 11:43 AM Thank you so much, Tom! I praise God for His great grace and mercy to me! God bless! :)

Rob Carmack April 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM Took me to the gospel accounts of the storm on the Sea of Galilee. We are to trust God, especially during the seasons of trials. There were times when I felt powerless over a situation, prayer and trust were the only things that helped. Excellent poem. Laura Leiser April 24, 2026 at 9:05 PM Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your comments! I often go to the Psalms in times of trouble, and God’s promises are always expressed beautifully in them.