Head: Know God's Word | Heart: Love God | Hands: Follow God's Way

Read Psalms 109

Head

I love the honesty in David's prayer written in Psalm 109. He starts by acknowledging God as the one He praises. He quickly begins telling God about the wicked things his enemies are doing to him. He asks God to bring judgment on his enemies. Granted, his enemies were trying to kill him. It's not like someone just said something mean to him at recess. He had legit enemies! In about thirteen verses, David asks God to do all kinds of things to his enemies to get back at them. He understood, though, that he didn't have the authority to bring justice himself. He knew vengeance and justice were God's responsibility.

There is a shift in verses 21-22. David says, "But deal with me, O Sovereign Lord, for the sake of your own reputation! Rescue me because you are so faithful and good. For I am poor and needy, and my heart is full of pain." He brings his attention back to his relationship with God. He's releasing control of his situation to the Almighty One. He's admitting he is weak and in need. I love that he's not asking for help because he thinks he doesn't deserve it. He doesn't want himself to be lifted higher. He wants God's reputation and character to be what's on display for others to see. 

In the last six verses, David continues to ask for help from the Lord. He even asks God to make his enemy's "humiliation obvious to all". However, his primary focus is to continue rejoicing and giving repeated thanks to God. He is completely honest with God about his situation and what he wants to happen. But he yields his desires to God's desires. He commits to praising God regardless of his circumstances because he knows God "stands beside the needy". He trusts God.

Heart

What trial are you facing right now? Have you been honest with God about what you're dealing with? Have you let your emotions out in a conversation with God? You can. He wants to hear it all. Are you able to release control of that situation and praise God as David did? 

Hands

I encourage you to write down a prayer similar to David's. It doesn't have to be as long as Psalm 109. It could be just a few sentences. You can even borrow some of David's prayers in the Psalms. Write a praise to God and write about the trial you're facing as if you're writing a letter to a friend. Tell God how you feel and what you think. Then write a sentence letting God know you trust him with the situation. 

Prayer: Dear God, I praise You because You are sovereign and You are good. I trust You with my circumstances. I trust Your judgement. In Jesus's name, Amen.