February 17
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PSALM 62 TRUST IN GOD AT ALL TIMES
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. Selah 5 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. Selah 9 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.
– Psalm 62:1-12
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TRUST GOD NOT MAN by ILMA
To trust in the Lord means that your soul waits quietly
All efforts to do something or take control is tucked quickly
Those who place their faith in God is never greatly shaken
No matter how much beatings they get, they are not totally broken
Place your hope in the Lord who is your rock and sanctuary
He will give you strength and make you walk courageously
Do not trust men who only looks after their own interests
Run to the Lord so you will not be deceived by their selfishness
Trust in the Lord at all time, he is the only one who truly cares
Man will always have an agenda, they will eventually fail
Be wary of what riches the world offers, they are not lasting
Pursue only what is pure, true, peaceful, just and lovely
Do not let your sinful nature rule or dominate your life
Trust only in the one who can give you only things that really lasts.
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REFLECTION
• How can silence and waiting be a manifestation of trusting the Lord?
• Why is it important to run to God and not to man when we are struggling?