Read: Psalms 54-56
Today’s reading is Psalms 54–56, and these psalms were written by David during difficult and stressful times in his life. Yet even in fear and uncertainty, David continually points back to trusting God.
“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” -Psalm 54:4
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” -Psalm 55:22
When you look up the word sustain, it means to strengthen or support physically or mentally, and I love that picture of God holding us up when we are weak and overwhelmed. David repeats over and over again throughout these chapters that his trust is in the Lord.
“But as for me, I trust in you.” -Psalm 55:23
“In God I trust and am not afraid.” -Psalm 56:11
Psalm 55:19 also reminds us that God does not change. He is constant, faithful, and true to His word. People change, circumstances change, feelings change, but God does not. That is why we can fully rely on Him and trust Him with our lives.
As a mom, this also made me think about how I want my children to feel safe, supported, and cared for by me. Of course I am not perfect and I will fall short sometimes; but I want them to know that they can come to me with their fears and struggles. More importantly though, I want to teach them to run to God first and to know that He is the one who will truly sustain them through every season of life.
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to you that God “sustains” us?
- How do you feel knowing that God is unchanging?
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A Note from the Author
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about the Bible verse studies, devotionals, and prayers that I put together. While I strive to offer meaningful insights and reflections, it’s important to clarify that I am not a trained or licensed biblical professional. My goal is not to provide expert theological advice but to share my personal knowledge, beliefs, and experiences as I read and reflect on the Holy Bible.
The insights I offer come from my own understanding and spiritual journey. I approach these reflections with the intention of sharing what personally resonates with me, what I’ve learned through my own study of Scripture, and what the Holy Spirit is sharing through me. I hope these thoughts are helpful and encouraging, but they are based on my personal perspective rather than formal theological training.
This specific Bible study is based off the book A Beautiful Year in the Bible The 52-Week Bible Study for Women by a series of wonderful authors Copyrighted by Alabaster Creative Inc. I do not own the rights to this book and am not claiming to. I am using the book to create my own version of the Bible in 365 days and continue to direct God’s word towards women, more specifically mothers.
Thank you for your understanding and for joining me in this journey of faith and reflection.
Blessings,
Maria Wilcoxon
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