Thursday, August 11, 2011

Psalm 62 - He alone is my Rock and my Salvation

As financial markets shake and the earth trembles, what a perfect reminder that God alone is my mighty rock, my refuge.  Psalm 62 exhorts us to trust in God at all times; to pour out our hearts to Him.  We are  reminded not to trust or take pride in riches - not to set our heart on them because they will be shaken.  But for those who trust in God alone, He is our fortress and because of that we will not be shaken.  In these times of trial and testing, seek the Truth.  Ask God to guide you to the Truth.  Don't be afraid; He is able to show you and teach you and guide you, and give you Peace. Truly you will find rest through your trials.   Just ask.

Psalm 62

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
   my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
   he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
 3 How long will you assault me?
   Would all of you throw me down—
   this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
   from my lofty place;
   they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
   but in their hearts they curse.[b]
 5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
   my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
   he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[c];
   he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
   pour out your hearts to him,
   for God is our refuge.
 9 Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
   the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
   together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion
   or put vain hope in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
   do not set your heart on them.
 11 One thing God has spoken,
   two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,
 12 and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;
and, “You reward everyone
   according to what they have done.”




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