In Psalm 57, David is writing on the run. He has just escaped Saul from whom he has been running for quite a long time already.When we read the accounts of this part of David's life, it doesn't seem like it was very long. But he was on the run for about 15 years!
David knew that God had appointed him to be the next king of Israel. He knew God's big plan, but didn't always understand what God was doing that day.
Isn't it the same way when we are going through difficult times?
We know that God has a plan. We know that He is trustworthy.
But how am I going to get through today?
Read this psalm and look at what David did.
He didn't deny the problems. He didn't try to solve the problem.
He focused on God.
Look at his description of God:
God is merciful.
God protects.
God hears prayer.
God has a plan and will fulfill it.
God will deliver.
God will show His unlimited mercy and unlimited faithfulness.
God will be exalted and glorified.
In the midst of trials, it's very easy to look at ourselves and have a pity party. But that's not helpful.
Rather, we need to look at God.
Make a list of His attributes.
Add to that list how you've seen them in your life - even in the last week.
Don't let Satan obscure your vision of God by directing your focus to yourself.
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