Psalms 131; 138-139; 143-145: Have you ever come to a point when you feel like your life has been flipped upside down? In a moment you can go from feeling great peace and security to anxiety, fear and loss? If you have or are feeling this way, these Psalms can be a healing balm to your weary soul.
Psalm 139:O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it
Maybe today you just need the assurance that God is with you. I love how the Psalm reminds us He is ahead of you and behind. His hand rests upon you. His hand is like that of a kind and loving Father directing His child in the paths He should go. How comforting to know! Not only does He see me, He knows my every thought. So when my stomach is reeling due to fearful or anxious thoughts, He knows. He longs for you to truth Him and know He will provide, defend, deliver, protect and so much more. It may not always be how you want it done or how it has been done in the past, but He will do what is best for you. Romans 8:28 reminds us that “all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”
Your upside down world may finally be turning right side up! God may be moving you into a place you have hoped for and dreamed of. He may still allow you to go through uncertain times until you get there, but hold His hand, trust His heart and know He loves you.