Trust in the Lord

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."

- Psalm 31:24

It really isnt a wonder why a lot of people like reading the Psalms.  There are so many aspects to them that I feel I can relate to and David seems so human when writing them.  David allows himself to be vulnerable in front of God and just lay it out there.  He is open with God about how hurt he feels and how overwhelmed he is while at the same time praising God and giving him glory.

David is assured that God will protect him, provide for him and save him even in the darkest of times.  David had a lot to be "stressed out" about.  He was being hunted down to be killed.  I dont think many of us can say we have experienced the same.  He was living in caves and in fear of his life but he still chose to believe God was who He said he is.  He choose to give glory to God even when it didnt seem like things could get worse or that there was any way out.

I know there are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed as if there is no way out of our situation.  In these moments do we give glory to God and praise him for who he is or do we turn away.  David is real with God.  David tells God what he is thinking and begs God to help him.  But even in his pleading, David gives God the glory deserved and remembers Him for who he truly is, God. 

I like this last verse because David is saying be strong and take heart, all who hope in God.  He said this because he knew God's heart.  He knew that God loved him and was there for him.  He knew that even when things were chaotic around him, God had a plan.  He knew even when it seemed as if there was no way out and his sorrow would overtake him, God was bigger then all of that.  He knew God, he knew God's character and he knew that even when his prayers were not answered right away or it seemed like God was not hearing him, that God was there.  He knew God cared about him and was more powerful then anything that he was facing or would face in the future. 

Thought for the Day:  Do you really know God and His character or is God just a being that should answer your prayers and never allow you to be in a difficult situation?