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Psalm 119:41-48
ו Waw

May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise; then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, for I delight in your commands because I love them. I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.

What do you trust in? At the end of the day what gives you confidence? What brings a sense of peace to your soul and allows you to sleep well at night?

Some answer those questions with financial security. They are certain that their investments will carry them through the rest of their lives. Others trust in their health. They exercise and eat well. Others put trust in people. A spouse or friend gives them needed stability. Still others place trust in national power. In a crazy world their confidence is in military might.

All the things mentioned above are good things. We should be wise with our money and connected with others. We should take care of our bodies. Who isn’t for a strong military? But each of these anchors of trust is vulnerable. God is the only One we can assuredly trust. God’s unfailing love and the promises of His Word are the only certainties. Let us declare with the psalmist: “I trust in your word.”

Father, thank You for Your love that never disappoints. Thank You for Your Word that never fails. Thank You for the gifts of provisions, family, friends, and our nation. Help me place my trust in You, not in people or things. In Jesus’ name. Amen.