March 18, 2011
Three times in these two chapters the Psalmist asks: "Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset?" And all three times he answers the same:
Three times in these two chapters the Psalmist asks: "Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset?" And all three times he answers the same:
"I should put my hope in God and keep praising Him, my Savior and my God."
It's okay to keep asking questions. The important thing is to return to the truth. God is God. All praise, honor and glory belongs to Him. Our hope lies in Him alone. When we praise Him we are in effect taking our eyes off of ourselves and our problems and instead refocusing on Him—our Lord and Savior—the maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121)
Psalm 43:1 - "God defend me. Argue my case against those who don't follow you. Save me from liars and those who do evil."
Next Entry: Psalm 44:1–26
Next Entry: Psalm 44:1–26
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