Trust

This week the Psalms that we read sound like the Psalmist has had a pretty rough time. Each of the Psalms that we will read talks about being surrounded by enemies and trouble. From close friends who have betrayed a relationship to society at large and the troubles that come with life, the Psalmist pours out his heart as he struggles to find peace, security, and meaning in life. It is not unlike our own days at times. We watch the news and feel the weight of hopelessness or confusion at the human capacity for sin. We argue with friends, feel betrayed by jobs, and just have times when we feel like there is no solid place to stand. Embedding the Bible this week is a call to go where there is a foundation on which to rest. The Psalmist teaches us to go to God. Each Psalm starts out with a small line, “To the Choirmaster.” When the Psalmist needs security, he goes to worship. Each of this week’s Psalms ends with trusting in God. God provides the rock solid place to stand that we need to gain perspective, learn truth, and live out faith.