'I depend on you, Lord'

In Psalm 39:4-7, it seems like David's hit a pessimistic speedbump in his psalm writing. He's questioning God about his life being just a moment, a breath, a tiny speck of insignificance. Is this true? People have depth to them; it's hard to comprehend human beings as 'shadows...all their work for nothing' (Psalm 39:6 NCV). Our friends, family, neighbours, celebrities, prisoners, newborn babies, the older generation... all people are created with a God-given purpose.

But, however huge an impact we make, we are still only here for the short-term. Our time on earth is insanely small in comparison to eternity. And all the hard work and effort we put in on earth won't add up to a lot unless it helps point people to Jesus.

How do we ensure our time on earth makes a difference? Without God, we can only stay within the bounds of this earth and everything that comes with being imperfect. Let's go to the one who brought us to eternity in the first place. Let's give our good ideas, our fears, our work/study life, even our weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9) to the God who gave everything for us. He'll show us how we can use everything to bless him and others.



So what now? What things in your life do you put hope in? Where do you put that hope? Commit your hope to God, and ask him to be in it. Like David eventually says in that psalm, say, 'I depend on you, Lord.'





— SCRIPTURE —

'Where do I put my hope?...in you.' Psalm 39:7 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

Josh 1-4, Mark 9:1-13, Ps 119:145-160, Pro 22:14-16