In some ways this verse repeats the theme of recent days, but the words reflect my recent life experiences. I’ve been on an emotional and spiritual roller coaster for the last few months and today as I spent time talking with the Lord, I was drawn to look up verses about “listening” and today’s verse was a perfect reflection of current thinking. 

As I’ve mentioned several times, David frequently lamented but almost always ended his psalm with surrender and acknowledging God’s sovereignty and grace. Psalm 18:6 expresses his absolute trust that God hears him. The last half of the verse demonstrates David’s awareness that God’s position of power and authority doesn’t prevent Him from hearing us. 

I sometimes think I don’t hear God because I’m too busy lamenting to listen for His voice. Or I get so caught up in worry and “what ifs” that I miss His blessings. 

While I don’t live in that space the way I did years ago, old trauma responses have resurfaced lately and today I realized that there are still places in my heart that need healing, the kind of healing that only God can provide. 

Today, He heard my cry from His temple and once again gave me hope that I’m loved and cherished by the most high God.