In God I Trust

Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.

My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.

Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down.

Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll — are they not in your record?

Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?

I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you.

For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Psalm 56:1-13

Children act fine before they get to the doctor’s office, and when they are in the doctor’s office. It is when they actually get in to see the doctor that they fall apart.

Sometimes in this fallen world we move from times of peace and tranquility into the painful realm of trouble. At that point the question is how we will respond? We can be fearful and wonder why God allowed this to happen to us, or we can trust that in the midst of this trouble He is doing some that in the end is for our best, even if it hurts. We should then remember the words of the psalmist who wrote, “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

Like my children, the tougher it gets, the tighter we should hug His neck. Trust Him. His love never fails.

Cling to your heavenly Father; He is our only hope.

Our Daily Bread – March 24, 2015