Andrewn, what does it mean to you?
Here is the scriptures in its full context, of Psalm 61 in the NIV format.
1 Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
4 I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 Increase the days of the king’s life,
his years for many generations.
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
and fulfill my vows day after day.
We can see David calling out to God, who is seen as his refuge. While David grows weary and his heart is faint, He ask to take him to rock (you know how the sea/world likes to drown you out).
David longs to dwell inside the home of God forever, to receive shelter from the (world at large possibly?).
David confirms God has heard him, and his vows, and has given him the heritage (one day we will leave this world and be with God's home, which God will build us a home (spiritual body) made by his hands.
David ask for the kings days to be increased, and his years for many generations (talking about Jesus Christ to come (Who lives forever)). David ask God for his mercy and truth / love and faithfulness (to protect the king- The Son of God).
David says that he will forever sing in the praise of your name, and fulfill my vows day after day (Living for Christ who gives us new life when we die to our old life).
I don't know if this is helpful or not.
