Psalm 31:1 In thee, O LORD…
Have you ever really contemplated what ‘O LORD’ might mean to you? I think we often skip over the ‘O’ expression, not understanding its importance in prefacing LORD. The dictionary describes ‘O’ very nicely as an earnest appeal or exclamation for the target, LORD in this case. I suggest you scream AAAHHHHHHH! Then say O as loud as you can. You might get the picture.

Now add LORD on the end of the newly acquired ‘O’. But when you do this make sure you are referencing LORD and not Lord or lord. LORD is in reference to Jehovah and is something much different than Lord or lord. Maybe it’s time you say ‘O Jehovah!’ for a bit to recognize we are referencing and speaking the name of God. Jehovah is personal and should be used that way.

For instance, when you call to your wife or husband, you don’t say Hey hubby/wife, thinking he/she is dominant, can’t be interrupted from their important day, or doesn’t have time to give. Instead you say Hey Jack or Hey Jill—expecting a personal response and thoughtful conversation.

Do you not see how David, here in the Psalm, wants to expose himself, call upon LORD, and have a personal conversation? The introduction to this psalm makes me want to weep as I realize that we can, through Jesus, call upon the name of my Lord.

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