cast your cares on Him

Psalm 54

The people betrayed David and went to Saul to report where he was. But David continued to trust in God, even when man hurt and betray him. We can too, because God will save, vindicate and sustain us.

David usually pray to God, speaking truthfully about his feelings and needs, then he will go into praise. This is because when we praying and expressing ourselves to God, our spirits are lifted up because we have entrusted everything into God's hands!

Psalm 55

Sometimes, we have moments we want to escape from our problems and pressures around us. I have too. =) my greatest ambition... is to be... a... tabernacle attendant! just maintain and tabernacle, offer incense and sacrifices to God. How nice.. free from all the problems. But of course we cant. We can take delight though, that through all the problems, God will help us, and we will grow stronger in our faith and spiritual maturity.

Verse 12-14 talks about being hurt by friend. It's just like Jesus, who was betrayed by judas, his disciple. How does it feel to be betrayed by someone close to us? Usu the people who hurt us the most are the people we care and love. We cant do much about it i guess.. But we can go to God for comfort, because He is our real friend. Real friends stick by you in times of trouble and bring healing, love, acceptance and understanding. I hope i can grow to be a real friend for each of you too! learning la... =)

Then verse 17 talks about praying in the evening, morning and noon. Daniel did that (dan6:10), peter too (acts 10:9-10). It's really like u can come to God anytime to complain, to talk, to share happiness, sorrow.... And God says He will listen! And we need to keep praying, to keep our faith strong and to overcome the evil that is pulling us down everyday.

Finally, i like verse 22. Cast all your cares on the Lord, be it your studies, CCA, issues at home, with friends, negative feelings, pressures, stress.... tell God and let Him carry it for u... dont hold on to them. Trust in God and He can sustain us. =)