March 19, 2019
Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:8)
There are many moments in life when the greatest need is to unleash your concerns to another. To let the deepest worries and burdens of your heart be known to another. Sometimes we need to just be heard or to process aloud before a caring heart. Often, we need some good counsel in response.
For David—who often had such burdens—there was a place where this was done best. God was his confidant and counselor. He could trust God "at all times." There was no worry of condemnation, gossip, or carelessness with Him. Nothing said in that throne room that would come back on him. Not only would God listen to his concerns, but God knew exactly what to give David in reply.
GOD HAS NOT CHANGED
He is there and He is not silent. It is amazing that Jesus wants this from us. In fact, He invites us to this intimacy. We must understand that He is a God who is perfect in every way. Perfect in love and understanding; perfect in counsel; perfect in needed correction; perfect in patience.
ARE YOU TROUBLED?
Peter would later remind us to cast all our cares upon Him, because "He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). Don't seek others to hear your woes before you discharge them in prayer to the One-Who-Knows-and-Loves-You-Best. You might be surprised at what you will receive there.
May 08, 2025
All of us are dramatically shaped by how we view ourselves. Some have too low a perspective; some too high. To be imbalanced here is harmful in either direction.
May 06, 2025
We spend our lives trying to gain certain things and are full of joy when we get them. Our first car, our first job, our first home. Reputation, and prestige, and influence. The list is long. But is it possible to have all those things and not have the most important thing?
April 30, 2025
And then he said with a twinkle in his eye that had seen nine decades plus, “I believe this may be the best season of my life!”
