In the LORD I put my trust;—Psalm 11:1a
My mind, as I read, stopped here at the very first part of the first verse of Psalm 11. Why? Because it reminded me of the first part of a small section of Scripture I have been meditating on as I fall asleep each night.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [a]direct your paths.—Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart...in the Lord I put my trust. Literally, I take refuge in the Lord. Do I really do that? I think I do to an extent, but nowhere near as much as I would like. I challenge you who are reading to take these verses to heart and ask the Lord to show you where you fall short and where you are double-minded. If nothing else, meditating on these verses and who the LORD is brings our doubting, fearful hearts to Him, and THAT is ALWAYS a good thing and ALWAYS what is needed.
Beloved, hold fast to Him and be still. If God is for us, who can be against us? He is our very present help...our sovereign, good and loving God who does all things well. He will preserve us through trouble. The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me.
Oh, Father, give me a fixed, steadfast heart that — even in the midst of dangers, trials, and trouble — sings and gives you praise. Unite my heart, O God, to fear Your name.
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.—Psalm 139:23-24
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house,
And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.
For with You is the fountain of life;
In Your light we see light.
Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You,
And Your righteousness to the upright in heart.—Psalm 36:7-10
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.—Psalm 16:11
