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David sighed, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest (Ps. 55:6). As for me, Id build a cabin in the Sawtooths, or take a permanent post in a fire-lookout tower. When life weighs on me, I too yearn to fly away and be at rest.
David wrote freely about his circumstances: Violence, oppression, and strife surrounded him on all sides, stirred up by the disloyalty of an old friend (55:8-14). Fear and terror, pain and trembling, anxiety and restlessness overwhelmed him (vv.4-5). Is it any wonder he longed to fly away?
But escape was impossible. He could not evade his lot. He could only give his circumstances to God: As for me, I will call upon God, and the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice (vv.16-17).
Whatever our circumstancesa burdensome ministry, a difficult marriage, joblessness, or a deep lonelinesswe can give them to God. He has lifted the burden of our sins; will He not lift the weight of our sorrows? We have trusted Him with our eternal souls; can we not entrust our present circumstances to Him? Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you (55:22).
(((((Monday Hugs to All FRiends)))))
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Precious graphic from last evening, Meg!