God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
This is a very powerful psalm in which David sings about placing all hope in God.
Thoughts for the day...
Through David, God again tells me something I need to hear concerning the last couple of weeks. I was hurt by some things that were said, and for a few days, I felt resentment toward the person who hurt me. According to God's word, trusting Him to be my rock, salvation, and stronghold will change my entire outlook on life. I don't need to be held down by this resentment toward others when they hurt me. Nothing can shake me when I'm resting in God's strength. So, because I was shaken, was I not resting in His strength? I think that I wasn't. I wasn't trusting Him to be the rock I lean on. Reading this tonight allows me to let go of that resentment, some of which I'm still feeling, so I have a ways to go--but I'm getting there.
I love a commentary that I read that explains the theme of this psalm so well, and I'm going to share that here: Knowing that God is in control allows us to wait patiently for Him to rescue us. True relief does not come when the problem is resolved because more problems are on the way! True relief comes from an enduring hope in God's ultimate salvation. Only then will all trials be resolved.
How can I help you?
If you've been hurt recently by someone, are you letting go and giving it to God? Allow Him to be your stronghold; allow Him to be your rock. Don't let resentment get the best of you. Trust God's love and let Him take care of you.
My Prayer
Thank you for letting me know that it's okay to let go of the resentment that I'm feeling, Father. Thank you for being the rock that I can always count on. When I count on you, I can't be shaken, because I can do anything with your help. Thank you, God.
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