Psalm 77
I usually
read a few chapters for my devotional, but I had to stop this morning and share
something that really hit home for me. Many times, working with the youth and
hearing about ministries with adults, people will say that God has abandoned
them. This can be to numerous reasons that range from the foreclosure of a home
to a dreadful death that has just plagaued their family. It can be anything,
and it is understandable to feel like God abandoned you; however, I am glad to
say that this way of thinking is not only wrong, but extremely flawed.
I encourage
you to read this Psalm (don’t worry it is not long). Within it, you will find
an author that is asking those questions that you make be asking. “Has
your steadfast love forever ceased? Has your promises come to an end for all
time.” He is wondering where God is in his time of trouble, and it is
only natural to feel that way. But there is an important transformation in this
man’s thoughts. He stops himself from asking the Where are you questions, or
the Why questions. He begins to remember who God is and what he has done in
his life. Why would God abandon him after building him up so much? Why would
God leave after working on things in his life?
If you are
struggling with this way of thinking, there is something that is important to
remember; you are a masterpiece that God is working on. He is not going to
abandon his work to go do something else. That is not who God is. He is
faithful even though you may not be faithful. He is the loving Husband who
refuses to even leave a wife that constantly cheats on him. This is the God you
serve; you don’t serve no fickle lazy god. You serve someone who is mighty and
true. When you find yourself in a time of need or even doubt, remember all that
God has done in your life. Not only this, but remember what he has done in the
Bible. Remember all the promises he gives you. You are not abandoned.
Anyway, Peace out homeskillets
-The Bread Man
“I will remember
the deeds the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will
remember your wonders of old” Psalm 77:11