Day 14
Psalm 56
Psalm 56 is a hymn of praise and trust,
of confidence and strength, of worship
and gratitude. This particular one was
written in far less than ideal
circumstances, however. David was on
the run from King Saul, and when
spotted and seized by the Philistines in
the city of Gath, he faked insanity to
avoid being detained.
Yet in the midst of intense, frightening
hardship, he submitted himself to the
Lord’s protection, and found within this
relationship the ability to say, “When I
am afraid, I trust in you…. What can
flesh do to me?” (v. 3–4). He didn’t
deny the reality of what was happening
to him, but he found reason to be
grateful even for his sorrows.
Perhaps it’s hard for you to find much
to be thankful for today. Look above
your circumstances, beyond your fears,
and ask God to show you what He’s
doing in the midst of them. Then look
back through your list of blessings and
benefits, adding any new ones that
come to mind. Focus on the ones that
give you the most comfort in crisis.
Wow, wow! Today's challenge really "hit home" for me. I love studying David because he was so human! God chose him to be king, though he still sinned and made some huge mistakes, he even struggled with being depressed at times, but we are told he was a man after God's own heart. I want to be like that!!
I want to be grateful even for my sorrows.
I want to remember to look to Christ beyond my fears...beyond my doubts...beyond my hurt...beyond my circumstances, to TRUST Him and to ask HIM what HE'S DOING midst them.
I am thankful we have a safe place to live. It's not perfect and I could list my desires, but Christ has provided us a safe place to live. That I am truly thankful for. *smile*
What are some struggles and blessings you are going through right now? How can I pray for you?
Wow, wow! Today's challenge really "hit home" for me. I love studying David because he was so human! God chose him to be king, though he still sinned and made some huge mistakes, he even struggled with being depressed at times, but we are told he was a man after God's own heart. I want to be like that!!
I want to be grateful even for my sorrows.
I want to remember to look to Christ beyond my fears...beyond my doubts...beyond my hurt...beyond my circumstances, to TRUST Him and to ask HIM what HE'S DOING midst them.
I am thankful we have a safe place to live. It's not perfect and I could list my desires, but Christ has provided us a safe place to live. That I am truly thankful for. *smile*
What are some struggles and blessings you are going through right now? How can I pray for you?
For His Glory,
