My Soul Sings

Read Psalm 57

What is it that makes your heart sing? Do you know what I mean? What is it that lifts you up and gives you a sense of hope and possibility even when your circumstances appear to be calling for doubt and frustration?

The Psalmist in Psalm 57 gives us great wisdom. He gives us direction to trust in God in our troubles and to allow our soul to sing the praises of God Most High. Psalm 57:2 tells us to cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. Think about that. It is God's purpose for us that He is working out in our lives. He sends His love and his faithfulness at all times, no matter what. And while verse six describes people spreading traps to trip us up, ultimately they will receive their due; their own traps will ensnare them.

We are called to be steadfast - like a rock, unwavering in times of trouble because our trust is in the One who can be trusted. Will you praise Him in your storm? Will you exalt His Holy name, desiring His holy name and glory to reign over your life? No one is immune from the trappings of life, where people are attacking our character, our faith, our families, and even our God. But when we wake up every morning and commit to live with the response - My Soul Sings - we can face everything because our trust in God rises above all these trappings in life. Allow your soul to sing His praises when you face trouble. Allow your soul to sing when people try and trip you up. And allow your soul to sing because our God is greater than everything we face; He has a purpose for our lives and He deserves our praise. Father God receive our praise this week. Amen!