As I was praying and reading this morning, I came across a passage of scripture that I have probably read many times, but it never hit me like it did today. I love how the Word of God does that. He knows when you need a nugget or that encouragement. He is beyond words in every part of His character and His love for us.
Leaders often get so tied up in what is happening in the lives of others… to a point we neglect our own needs and desires of God. I love the life that He has given to me. I love the place He has put me… but there are times when it is hard to see where I am. I have often stated that I am a “Martha,” so often desiring my “Mary” moments with God… Then God gives me something like this:
Psalm 62 – Amplified Version
1FOR GOD alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation.
2He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be greatly moved.
3How long will you set upon a man that you may slay him, all of you, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
4They only consult to cast him down from his height [to dishonor him]; they delight in lies. They bless with their mouths, but they curse inwardly. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
5My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him.
6He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved.
7With God rests my salvation and my glory; He is my Rock of unyielding strength and impenetrable hardness, and my refuge is in God!
8Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
9Men of low degree [in the social scale] are emptiness (futility, a breath) and men of high degree [in the same scale] are a lie and a delusion. In the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
10Trust not in and rely confidently not on extortion and oppression, and do not vainly hope in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11God has spoken once, twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.
12Also to You, O Lord, belong mercy and loving-kindness, for You render to every man according to his work.
My God is my salvation… none other. It all really is in HIM! Be encouraged and TRUST in Him!