Psalm 146:1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul.
When I was first reading this verse, I was thinking of putting trust in others—my parents when I was younger, my husband once I married, etc. But when I reread these verses before writing my reflection, a different, startling slant occurred to me, and God is definitely speaking to my heart this morning.
Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
When I put my trust in myself, that incredibly strong, often ridiculous need to be in control, I am exhibiting the same kind of misguided trust as discussed in verses 3 and 4. I am just as human as everyone else in my life, just as impermanent. If I want to have a lasting, eternal impact in this life, I cannot put my trust in myself. I must trust in God alone. Jesus, Help me.
Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for this reminder. I praise You for making me so fiercely independent, Lord, but I recognize that it makes me think I can handle situations on my own instead of entrusting them to You. I don’t want Your plans for my life to come to nothing. Help me, Lord. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 146:4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Have a blessed day.