Psalm 20:7
Someone recently told me they think while God is with us, that we need to just make our choices and decisions whether right or wrong. Then if right – ok. If wrong – God would say, “Well, don’t do that again.” I have a hard time with this philosophy. It’s as if God hasn’t been factored into the decision or situation at all.
My personal devo time in Everyday Holy by Melanie Shankle, sure presents a different idea – and one I whole heartedly agree with.
Psalm 20:7 – Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Here’s the quote at the end of this day’s devo that sums it up for me – and I’m passing on to you.
“The challenge is to quit looking at the strength we think the “chariots and horses” in our lives can give us – our own instincts, talents, and abilities – and to start trusting in Him, remembering that He holds the answers in the palm of His hand. “
Oh how I desperately want to always trust Him as my Sovereign God and not trust my own instincts, talents or abilities solely. Yes – He has equipped me to think for myself, but He also wants me to look to Him IN EVERYTHING. At every turn I need to ask, “what do You think about this Lord?”
May we tuck this verse from the Psalms into our heart and remember God should get the final word.