Core Truth is: Contrary to what we might expect or prefer, being chosen and loved by God does not exempt us from life’s many problems and like David and all of the saints through the ages, trusting God in the hard places of life is always a choice. However, if in our own times of trial and adversity we are willing to trust our wise and loving heavenly Father as David did, then we, too, can join him in saying “You are my God. My times are in Your hands.”
Scripture: Psalm 31:14-16
I have heard many say things to hurt me. Fear is on every side. They planned together against me. They thought of ways to take away my life. But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord. I say, ‘You are my God. My times are in Your hands.’ Free me from the hands of those who hate me, and from those who try to hurt me. Make Your face shine upon Your servant. Save me in Your loving-kindness.