Psalm 55 - 9.25.24
Scripture
Psalm 55
Listen to my prayer, O God,
do not ignore my plea;
2 hear me and answer me.
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught
3 because of what my enemy is saying,
because of the threats of the wicked;
for they bring down suffering on me
and assail me in their anger.
Observation
In this Psalm, David is expressing his heartbreak and anguish over being betrayed and attacked. He describes feelings of anguish, terror, fear, trembling, and horror, and a desire to run away. After he pours his heart out to God, he reminds himself that God will sustain him and he declares, “But as for me, I trust in You.”
Application
I know David was going through a different situation, but his description of his thoughts and feelings reminds me of the times I have struggled with anxiety. In verse 5, David says, “Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.” Sometimes that is how I feel. At times it is in response to a specific situation and at other times because I am working myself up about things that haven’t even happened yet. But the best response to these feelings that I have found is to pour out my heart to God and release them to Him, trusting with my head - until it reaches my heart, that HE IS IN CONTROL. And my other response is to memorize and quote scripture. At times I have had had sticky notes with Bible verses throughout my house and on my desk at work, reminding me that God is for me, He loves me, He is going to be with me no matter what may come, and He is in control.
Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand"
Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God"
Psalm 55:22
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken".
Prayer
God, thank you for your patience with me. Thank you for loving me in spite of my lack of faith. Thank you for continually surrounding me with your presence. But as for me, I trust in You.
Promises: https://youtu.be/36qxkc7IdMs?si=egcpBWr0oKpk2m42
- Debbie Dunn
