Sunday Psalm Security
Sunday January 29, 2017
As humans, we tend to base our security on the depth of our personal relationships with those around us. If we grew up with attentive loving parents, we learn to trust others and have a good sense of healthy boundaries. If we grew up in dysfunctional families, we tend to be wary of others because we experienced or witnessed violation of personal boundaries in our homes. Some of us as children also had to deal with unmet needs. Now, as responsible adults, we need to assess and recognize whom we can trust.
Keep me safe, O God, I’ve run for dear life to you. I say to God, “Be my Lord!” Without you, nothing makes sense. And these God-chosen lives all around—what splendid friends they make! Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names. My choice is you, God, first and only. And now I find I’m your choice! You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir! (Psalm 16:1-6 MSG)
When we come from the pit of our addiction and admit we are powerless over our lifestyle, we look for a secure place where we can be restored to sanity. Some of us choose for a place where there are God inspired people all around. These people become our friends. Their desire is for us to turn our will and our lives over to the God they know can be trusted. To his delight, the person writing today’s Psalm found out that when he chose God, he was actually God’s choice. Now in relationship with God, he is amazed that he is a child of God and an heir of all His promises.
Today, let’s consider if we have found our security in the God who loves and cares for us, or are still shopping for an alternate god. Without the living God, nothing really makes sense.
Prayer – Lord, I confess that at times I still seek my security in people and things. Help me to choose you alone, first and only. AMEN
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