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For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.Those of low estate are but a breath,those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this:that power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work. (Psalm 62:5-12)
There are days when we can't help but feel sad or down; it may be minor reasons for our thinking all things look bleak, that prayers don't seem to be getting answered - all of us have been through those. David was no exception. This is a prayer and a reflection of where he was as he wrote it. He was in silence, meaning a time of reflecting and listening for God; yet his hope was still in Him. David knew, as we should as well, God is our rock and salvation, and as a hiding place, God is a fortress and nothing can shake us from our faith. God is our way out of despair and doubt, out of challenges and worries. David knew to trust in God at all times as should we.
The key is what we discussed yesterday to be people of prayer. David writes that we should "pour out" our hearts before God; let God carry the weight of our worry. No matter our station in life, the only eternal we have is God. We should not seek solutions in ways that we know to be wrong or illegal. Our hearts should stay focused on God. David heard over and over, that power belong to God, the God of steadfast love.
That is the good news for today and all days. It matters not where we stand, or sit, or lay; God is with us and God is ready to listen to us. Speak. God will listen. Hear. God will speak. In fact, God has spoken.
PRAYER: Loving God, I thank You for knowing just where we are and just what we need. We trust in You and rely on You to provide all which lifts and blesses us. Let our trust remain in You; this we pray in Christ Jesus our Lord, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord! Show your trust in God to someone today.
Eradio Valverde
PRAYER UPDATES: Dear one, Dick Goss' surgery went well. It started much later in the day than expected, but all went well. He should return home today and start a long period of recovery. Please for Dick and Shirley during this time. I had a nice visit with Col. Bill Weaver who is in hospice care. He is a gracious man in good spirits and while there a representative from hospice presented him with a certificate of appreciation for Col. Weaver's service to our country. Bill served us in the Air Force retiring as a commander of a training unit in Spokane Washington. Larry Erhig had been in Gonzales Hospital and went home Wednesday night. We ask for prayers for Charlotte Wilson who continues a time of recovery. Prayers for the family of Jane Boothe as her funeral is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Thank you for your prayers for Eliana, our granddaughter. She was set to have dental procedures today, but her parents decided to seek a second opinion for what Eliana needs. She is not in any pain, but pray that a second opinion may be found. Again, thank you for your prayers and faithfulness!
