A Steady Heart

For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. Psalm 112:6-8

As I read through the Psalms, I have realized how often the Psalmist finds himself in a place of desperation, a place of utter dependence on the Lord. It has become clear to me that no matter the peril or circumstances, there is only one place to turn to find peace and comfort. Though the requests are very different at different times, they all find their way to the attentive ear of our good heavenly Father. He and He alone is their hope. He alone is the one they run to, to find solace and comfort.

This month I have been reminded of how slow I have been to run to my good Father for comfort, peace, and refuge. The “old normal” had deceived me into thinking that I was in control, that I had most things figured out, and I was incredibly self-reliant. Only in these last several days has the God of all comfort slowly stripped away this mirage. He’s opened my eyes to the reality that I now find myself in, on my knees before Him, clutching His mighty right hand for all my strength and peace.

As I read Psalm 112, I have a new confidence that is found in the character of God. My heart is firm, though my circumstances are not. My heart is steady even when my “new normal” is not. Join me in crying out to our good Father today, allowing Him to take you one more step towards surrendering your life to His Will, and clutching His powerful right arm with all you have. It’s sure to be a wild ride but it’s one we can take together without fear because He is good.