Psalm 62
62 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.3 How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? 4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah9 Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. 10 Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.11 Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, 12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.
SOAP – Psalm 62:8
David praises God in this psalm for the serenity and peace he experiences because of God’s great power. He encourages all believers to trust God and expose our hearts to Him. The love of Jesus allows believers to be honest, transparent, and vulnerable, because Jesus has forgiven each of us to the depths, restored each of us to the fullest, and lifted each of us to the heights. The love of Jesus reminds believers that every hurt in life has been healed by His stripes. Therefore, we can totally be ourselves knowing that God is our refuge.
In what areas are you struggling to remain honest, sincere, and transparent about your life? Have you developed a pattern of hiding your struggles when God desires your transparency and surrender? Will you begin today to pray to the Lord for freedom from perfectionism and shame which would hinder an open and honest relationship with Him?
Father God, I thank You for loving me just as I am. Help me, Lord, to be transparent and honest in my struggles so that I may seek prayer without shame or fear. Remind me, Lord, that You desire intimate connection with me, so that requires my honest confession and sincere transparency. In Jesus’ name. Amen.