Tell Me About It
Today was a fairly active day. I attended my Tuesday morning prayer time with one of our County Commissioners and the County Sheriff and then have a workout session with a trainer at 24 Hour Fitness. I returned home for lunch and then a trip to the dentist.
I think it has been fifty years since I had a cavity. But considering my lengthy hospital say in 2013, I’m pleased that my oral health is as good as it is.
We are continuing to enjoy the pleasant weather and our dog always enjoys getting out for a walk or just hanging out in the backyard.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8
Have you been going through a tough time and your mood is picked up by a friend who says something like, “I can tell something is bothering you, tell me about it.” When I read the words of this simple verse from Psalm 62 I am reminded of the old hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” The words of the hymn ask, “are you weak and heaven laden, cumbered with a load of care, Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.”
Do you find it of interest that the God who knows everything, wants you to “tell Him all your troubles”? It is evident that suppressed hurt, anger, frustration, loneliness, rejection, pain can all create both physical and emotional problems. It is good to “talk it out.” That may be a spouse, pastor or listening friend; but it is important to know that the Lord is always available and He invites us to turn to Him and find a place of safety and refuge in His presence.
We do that out of a sense of trust. What is a “trusted friend”? It is someone who accepts you. Someone you can express feelings to, knowing there will be nonjudgmental listening. A friend is someone who believes in you and will pick you up when you fall. I speak a lot of trusting God, but it is important for us to relate to that trust, as we would to a close friend. That moves us from a focus on God’s hand (His power) to God’s heart (His love for us).
Our trust in God enables us to understand that He cares and He will intervene in our lives and the situation that we bring before Him. And our confidence is that His presence is with us through the entire journey.
So follow the admonition of Psalm 62:8 and the old gospel quarter song that says, “…let us have a little talk with Jesus, let us tell him all about our troubles, he will hear our anguished cry and he will answer by and by…a little talk with Jesus, makes it right..”