The Encouragement of Psalms
In the book Gold Tried in the Fire, Greg Hinnant says that one of the ways to get through hard times is to read the Psalms daily. I’m reading through Psalms right now and I can see how that can bring encouragement and keep you focused on what’s really important.
Although David was a man “after God’s own heart,” he was human. He felt loneliness, discouragement, abandonment, etc. Yet He also continually acknowledged that God is good and faithful and merciful. He praised God when things went well and He praised God when everything seemed to go against Him. He knew that, even when David couldn’t see a way out, God could provide one and He was quick to ask God to do so. God always came through for David … just as He does for us.
Let’s not forget that God is good ALL the time. He is ALWAYS worthy of our praise. If you could use encouragement, I would encourage you to read a couple Psalms. Even the ones that start out with David being down are often turned into praise. What an example!
Love it! Great post, great truths, great encouragement. Thank you.
Claire