“Why am I so discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again - my Savior and my God!” Psalm 42: 11

Seemingly impossible tasks can be broken down and made manageable... usually, though not always. We are all faced with the impossible at some point in our lives. Clear solutions seem to evade us though we know others who followed a 1-2-3 strategy and it worked perfectly for them.

I have faced the impossible too many times to rely on 1-2-3 or experts. I certainly look to them for advice. When the Doctor prescribes medication, I do take it, yet ultimately, my trust is in God. It is easy to get lost in the instructions, the “how to” of books, and lose sight of the One who has ultimate authority.

This morning as I was praying about this sickness that has been dragging on for me, God asked me simply, “Where are you placing your confidence?” Psalm 42:11 captures, for me, what the Lord was saying to me. I am to put my hope in God for I will praise Him again. (Psalm 42)

No matter what we face, there are always things to thank God for. David, the writer of this psalm, is feeling very discouraged. To be honest, I am not feeling that. But I am patiently waiting to be back to my old self. In the meantime, my hope rests in God.

There is great comfort to remember that, ultimately, the One who loves us perfectly, sees us and hears us as we call. We can put our full confidence in Him.

Dear Father,

Thank you for being faithful. I place my confidence in You. You will see me through what I am facing today. Thank you for hearing my prayers and receiving every burden I lay down at your feet. Thank you for leading me through today and for all of your help.

In Jesus Name,

Amen