Psalm 40 - 45

The psalmist simply and boldly declares that it is the LORD who has delivered him and given a standing upon solid ground.  Because of God's goodness in deliverance and preservation, the righteous can rest fully in God's ability to provide and sustain.  Because God's mercy is proven, the heart of the righteous longs after God and seeks His encouragement and comfort.  Since God fights the battles of the righteous, He can be trusted to protect and give shelter.