Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalms 42:11 KJV
Life has PRESSURE; that is an undeniable fact. Nowhere does God promise that things will be all rosy, but at least He promises us His PRESENCE. The writer of this psalm, attributed to David, underscores a very important thing: how I react to unpleasant situations speaks to the contents of my heart and soul. That is why the writer had to speak to his soul, a fundamental part of himself, asking it fundamental questions too.
If my soul knows its creator, why does it fret? If my soul knows that nothing of the earth can kill it, why does it fear? If my soul knows that God is able to keep and guard it from evil and preserve it into eternity, why does it allow the pressure of the world distract it from seeking and resting on God? As long as my focus is not solely on God, I open myself up to many options. As long as other options are attractive and attainable, I may not be moved to seek only God.
If I can keep my hope on God alone, I am destined to end well. If I am able to praise in the face of pressure, I will see great and mighty things happen. If I am able to give God pleasure through my attitude to Him, I am bound to enjoy the pleasures that come from his Presence. And the benefits are both physical and spiritual. You get health that reflects in your countenance, and you get God as a Father who will move heaven and earth for the sake of those who put their trust in Him.
Now you know: the decision on how to relate with God is yours; push through the distractions and the discomfort; let God get a hold of your heart and let His light disperse the darkness around you. You will become a beacon of praise and thanksgiving for others to see and seek God out for themselves. Is that how your present life is described? His time of favour is here.
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