Psalm 42 - 4.17.23

Scripture

Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!”

Observation

This psalm is written by the descendants of Korah. In this psalm, the psalmist expresses a sense of overwhelming grief. They are being attacked and mocked by their enemies, and their lives are in despair. They have a desperate longing for God. Their faith in God is the only thing that brings them hope. So, instead of choosing to let life’s circumstances bring them down, they choose to trust in God, praise Him, and remember His faithfulness.

Application

Praising God in the middle of life’s storms.

I once had a friend at work ask me if being a Christian means that I am exempt from experiencing life’s troubles. I quickly responded, “Of course not! Life’s troubles hit us all, (both Christians and non-Christians alike).” I also told him, “The main difference is how a each person responds to life’s struggles when it comes their way.” ‬‬

You see, as a person who puts their faith in God, we have hope in any circumstance. We trust in a God who is Almighty. We trust in a God where nothing is impossible for Him to do. It’s just that sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that. HOW you may ask? Well by first reading His Word. Discover what great things God has done for His people throughout time. The God of Abraham, the God of Moses, and the God of David, is the very same God we serve. And that God is the same yesterday as He is today! The other thing we can do to remind ourselves of God’s faithfulness and goodness, is to take time to reflect on our own lives and see what He has done. Count your blessings! Begin to praise Him in song. Worship Him through prayer. Begin to feel God’s Holy Spirit bring you peace and comfort. Try it and see for yourselves how our heart will change from a heart of worry, to a heart of worship, praise, and thanksgiving. 😊

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness. You are so good to me. Forgive me for forgetting that sometimes. May I always remember to seek You daily no matter the circumstance. I choose to give You all the praise, glory, and honor no matter what! Why?! Because You deserve it. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽

-Moses Gaddi