Walking with the God who knows us

God perspective for trials

God gives perspective, and I need it!

Listen … God, the most honest prayer you’ll ever hear.

Psalm 17v1

In my head I am honest with God, why lie to the all-knowing? But I don’t realise how dishonest I am with myself.

Go ahead, examine me from inside out …

Psalm 17v3

The Lord examines my heart through life situations. The results are mixed but lead on to training.

I’m staying on your trail … I’m not giving up.

Psalm 17v5

God’s trail through life’s challenges is my training ground developing integrity. The best results come when I don’t give up. If I do, then the Lord in love will often take me through another round.

Hide me under your cool wing feathers. From the wicked who are out to get me …

Psalm 17v8-9

The wicked use pressure and flattery. I feel that coercion. When I rest in the assurance of his presence and protection, I can stay on his trail.

Their hearts are hard as nails, their mouths blast hot air. They are after me … determined to bring me down,

Psalm 17v10-11

Such people are skilled at upending my sense of what is right.

And me? I plan on looking you full in the face. When I get up, I’ll see your full stature and live heaven on earth.

Psalm 17v17

To stand I need to look God in the face. He restores perspective of himself and of eternity.

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