Today, we are going to continue our focus on balance. This week is specifically on our thoughts, how we think. The first day we considered God’s thoughts. Yesterday was understanding that God thinks good thoughts about you. Today, let’s begin to look at our thoughts about God, especially when we have been in trouble or in a tough situation.

Listen to verses 1-3 and 10-13 in Psalm 77. Let go of distractions and listen with your heart to take this truth into your thoughts.

I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted. I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. … And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.” But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you?

The psalmist says that just when he feels like God has turned His back on him because of troubles, he remembers everything that God has done. All His mighty works.

When you feel like your back is against the wall and begin to wonder where God is, where does your mind take you? What are your thoughts about God?

With this in mind listen again to the passage

Listen to verses 10-13 again: And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.” But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you?

I once read this quote: “What we think about the most is our God.” … Tough but true.

How can you “remember God’s wonderful deeds”? How can He be constantly in your thoughts? More than your trouble and stresses? More than your fears and doubts?

Repeat this after me: O God, your ways are holy. … Is there any god as mighty as you?

As you ruminate on this, let’s take some slow deep breaths once again.

Breathe deep then slowly exhale and let go of your strife and stress. Move into the balance God offers you in this new day by trusting Him.

Let’s pray together: “Heavenly Father, when I feel like life is coming apart, help me to think about You and what You have done, not what might happen to me because of bad things from the past or what might come. Help me to remember You first and give the problem to You. As above, so below.”