Psalm 27:1, 4-9
I'm not sure if I told you I joined a weight management program. The program, run by Kulana Hawaii, focuses on a complete lifestyle change. They help you understand why you eat and why you don't exercise, then help you to make lifestyle changes to accommodate better choices. Once a month I meet with a dietitian, a fitness trainer, and a psychologist and once every two weeks I meet with a group of people going through the same things I am.
The visits are always uplifting and I'm discovering things about myself I either didn't know, or I refused to admit to. It's been an awakening of sorts and I can honestly say the people in this program are quickly becoming friends I can trust.
Having friends we can trust is important. Nothing is better for our mental and spiritual well-being than having someone we can open up to completely, without fear of judgment. When we're in the presence of these people we feel safe.
That feeling of safety eventually brings a sense of self-esteem. The more others believe in us, the more we believe in ourselves. It's an interesting cycle and one that's been around for a very, very long time. It's the sentiment our Psalmist writes about today.
The Psalmist praises God for being the one who has been the one to guide him and keep him safe. Words like "For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock." show just how much trust the Psalmist puts in God. As a result, the Psalmist's "head is lifted up" as he faces all the things which may come his way.
When we open ourselves up to God, when we allow God to guide us and keep us safe, we begin to be able to fight back all the things that might be holding us back. As the small battles are won, the bigger ones become a little easier to confront. This continues until, with God's help and the help of those around us, we can overcome whatever life throws at us. Like the Psalmist, we can keep our head high in the knowledge that we have the inner strength to get through anything.
God wants nothing less than to be a complete part of your life. Let God in and come to know how God's unconditional love can keep you safe as well as guide you. God got your back.
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