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The implication for you and me is this: Yes, we ought to be thankful when God shows up when we have nothing. But more than that, you can always be grateful that Jesus is your salvation and savior. I can wake up today, and five years from now, and shout and sing for joy because of Jesus.

I want more joy in my life. I’m sure you do too. We must be steadfast in our seeking of the Lord, spending our early morning hours connecting with Him, listening to His spirit throughout our days, lifting up our prayers, just like our grandmothers did years before us.

Have you ever noticed your days seem to fly by and you simply crash into bed at the end of the day, hardly noticing that you haven’t taken time to read scripture or chat with God, let alone praise or worship Him in some way? The best way I’ve found to get out of my own head and back into my much-needed spiritual rhythms with God is to look for someone else to love, to help, or to encourage.

This deeper understanding of Psalm 62 hits the problem of sin head on. It is so easy for our “prone to wander” hearts to constantly seek other things. When life gets stressful or hard, we find rest in success, money, relationships, or distractions. We turn good things into idols and dabble in destruction when we don’t teach our hearts to ONLY seek God above all.

Friends, when life is hard and the world is beating you up and pushing you down, pressing in on every side, there is no earthly help that can bring a true sense of safety and security. Only God can lift us out of the mud and mire and bring us peace, hope and joy, regardless of our circumstances. Only He can lead us to Himself, the Rock that is Higher than I.

In the midst of David’s battle loss, he focuses on God alone for comfort, relief, and guidance. We need to do the same. We may be tempted to go into battle with someone, but responding with love is God’s way.

In our culture, there are many things we watch intensely for—whatever will give me the greatest happiness. There are things in your life you watch and lean into. The Bible says we watch for certain things because it feeds our hearts. It gives us what we want. The question is, do you keep watch for God?

It’s so easy to become numb to our hurting world, inundated with stories of pain, jaded by political chaos, and quick to hide in the safety of our North County bubble. But God is calling us to speak righteousness and fight for His will. When it’s easier to stay silent, God’s inviting us to raise our hand, speak up, and be Good Neighbors.

So, no matter what you’re facing - be it disappointment, rejection, heartbreak, or any trying circumstance - know that our God is faithful. Know that His ways are above our own and that you can run to Him in times of trouble. Trust that, when God is plucking you out of a situation, it isn’t to withhold anything great from you. God is for you, and He is faithful.

Jesus is with you and He is for you and He is on your side right now as we speak! Listen… you just need to take a lesson from David and believe it! Believe that Jesus is on your side right now and working to do what you cannot do.