Psalm 131:1a My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty….
I remember the first time I heard and understood the expression “God is outside of my feelings.” I came across the idea in two separate songs one summer and something just clicked. Whether I am angry, outraged, bitter, afraid, etc, God is bigger, He is greater, He is more sovereign, He is outside of my feelings and my situation.
Psalm 131:1b …I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
So where does my control come into the equation, and isn’t it really God who is in control? The answer is that I get to choose to give in to my feelings or to cling to and trust my God, who is sovereign and merciful. While this revelation is wonderful, it is one I still struggle with—putting aside MY feelings of worry, fear, bitterness, letting go of MY need to control. That last one is huge for me, and it still frustrates me to no end. I DO trust God. I DO love God. But I choose to try to retain control, which is utterly ridiculous.
Psalm 131:2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.
Precious Savior, I love You. I trust You. I do. Help me to let go of my insane need to feel in control. Thank You that You are outside of my feelings, that You see the bigger picture. Help me to walk my faith more closely, to hand over the reigns to You more quickly and to leave them in Your hands. I love You. I trust You. Thank You. Amen.
Psalm 131:3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.
Have a blessed day.
So true. So true. I am guilty of trying to hold on or try help God out with the people on my prayer list. I love God. I trust Him. I need more of Him and less of me. Thank you for the reminders. You are an incredible blessing.