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Devotional - 19th Nov 2020

 'But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation' (Psalm 13:5).

There are people in this world who trust in others and in materialistic things; because of love, comfort, fear, or to feel better about themselves. However, these things they trust in doesn't last, and so it brings up feelings of anxiety and depression. But it is the trust in God which is of uttermost importance. We are told in Scriptures, to trust in the Lord with all our heart; and lean not unto our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct our path. (Proverbs 3: 5-6). David felt that God had abandoned him and was very lonely and  depressed from all his sufferings and life's trials.  He asked God, "How long will thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Many of us at one point or another, in our life, felt like David did. But God promises to be with us even to the end of the age. He didn't promise everything in this world would be nice and dandy. He warned there would be persecution for those who live godly life, tribulations and sufferings for His name sake; and He encouraged us to be of good cheer because He had overcome the world, and we have victory in Him. David ended questioning the Lord, when he remembered God's promises of old and change the direction of his thoughts, to praise. He came to the understanding that we should instead, rejoice in the Lord and in prayer and supplications make our request known to God. He was able to say, "But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Like David, let us never forget that our times are in God's hands and a day is coming when He will vindicate His people. Let us therefore, rejoice in the Lord, even amidst our sufferings, and trust in His loving kindness, because He is our God and will give us the strength to carry on and to live godly in Christ Jesus.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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