Trust Him

Trust Him

In this psalm, David is asking for spiritual guidance to help navigate life’s challenges. In the process, he acknowledges God’s sovereignty. He finishes the verse by declaring his trust in the Lord. The entire verse is an act of surrender to God’s authority and care. For me, the verse gives me hope to keep going…

God’s Plan vs Mine

God’s Plan vs Mine

Proverbs 19:21 presents an interesting dynamic that I don’t always consider and it made me pause to reconsider how I’ve viewed my future recently.  As I’ve said many times, I’m a planner and I like things orderly.  Those that know me understand my near obsession with spreadsheets, lists, and structure. My nervous system doesn’t do…

Lifter of My Head

Lifter of My Head

David wrote this Psalm when he was fleeing from his son, Absalom, who had betrayed him. David’s words convey surrender and acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty and care for him in one of his darkest hours. The phrase “lifter of my head” refers to removing the shame David felt in that moment. Psalm 3:3 is relevant…