“I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my
right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, my tongue
rejoices, my body will rest secure. Psalm 16:8-9
David’s life is filled with conflict, tragedy, and
disappointment. Yet, His hope remained steadfast in God. Within these verses we
find the Psalmist’s secret behind is positive attitude. Even in those scriptures
where David’s heart wearied of Saul’s pursuit, when his heart ached because his
children rebelled, David worked through his grief and doubt because his hope
rested in the Lord.
To move from the prison of negativity, the Christian must
first be cognizant of the Lord. We can only do that through diligent prayer and
Bible reading. To know someone we must spend time with them. As we grow to know
God more, we realize he cares for every aspect of our lives. When we remember
His great love for us, we then are able to surrender to His sovereignty and to
be grateful for His many blessings.
When the Lord encompasses everything we say, do, and think,
we are bolstered. He is above, below, behind, forward and on both sides of us.
He shelters us and protects us from Satan’s attempts to discourage us.
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