Bible Chapter: Psalms 55 & 56

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    So many people can identify with the author here.  There are problems that we face.  And, the problems don’t always come from the “other side”.  Sometimes they come from people who you would least expect to be the source of trouble.  Then, what we often want to do is just run and hide.  Discouragement seems to call for hiding.  The real answer is to reach out to God and find His help.  So, call on Him over and over again.  Cast all of your cares on God and let HIM carry everything.
    Then there are the times when a enemy comes in and does all it can to destroy.  That is the time when fear comes in and that is even more the time when we need to trust in God.  People twist things, they twist the words a person says.  But, what can people do compared to what God can do?  So, keep on trusting God.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Psalms like these help me keep the eternal perspective.  God really has all power.  It can easily seem as if all problems are overwhelming and I am about to go under the coming wave.  Then, God comes through with a word of encouragement and it turns things around.  Another note to self: remember this.

3.  How can I help someone?
    When the battles come, praise God and put your full trust in Him.  Though there are many who hound you, continually put your trust in God.