What a great psalm for the last day of the year, as we are all looking forward to a new year full of promise, new beginnings, and adventures. It starts out almost like a prayer for a friend in need, a reminder to them that God is ready to protect and provide. Time and again in the psalms we receive these gentle reminders that we are not alone in our struggles as we traverse through life. God is ready.
Did you notice that the first half of this passage is “May he” and it then transitions to “Now I know” and “we will”. It’s true. We do know that God is Lord and Lord is God, and we must boast in him, not ourselves. Why is it more challenging to boast of God and his mercy and power? Things of this world will pass away and change, but God is everlasting!
Ask: In what ways can I change the way I live and think so that my confidence is in God’s power and provision is magnified? Of all the new year’s resolutions out there, lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, etc., what better plan than to strive for a closer relationship with God and a total reliance on him.
Let’s pray. Lord, you have been in control forever. Forgive me for getting in your way, for questioning you. Set my heart’s desire to your will, not mine, and use me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
