Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Commentary on this chapter talks about how faith and fear CAN coexist. David clearly shows that in this psalm (and many others). I often fall into the trap of thinking that if I truly had faith, I would not be afraid, but this psalm reinforces that faith is about trusting even in the face of fear.
Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise—In God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
This week has found me utterly exhausted every single day. Exhaustion makes me whiny, as I’m sure you’ve noticed. But I can be exhausted and faithful at the same time. In fact, that’s what I’ve been trying desperately to do this week—praise God, cling to God, even in my exhaustion. I’m not sure how successful I’m being, but I’m still trying to cling to His hope in spite of my exhaustion, so I am definitely counting that a win.
Psalm 56:10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise—
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for faith in the face of fear or exhaustion (or any other emotion that tries to separate me from You). Help this exhaustion to pass. Help me to cling to You regardless. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 56:11 …in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?
Have a blessed day