What Can Man Do To Me?

But when I am afraid,
    I will put my trust in you.

I praise God for what he has promised.
    I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
    What can mere mortals do to me?

~Psalm 56:3-4

 

What is it that just ruins your day?  Is it having to go to work at a job you don't like?  Could it be having to go home to a situation that stresses you out?  How about when you are happy, things are going well, you love what you do, and then BAM....change is brought in?

 

Let's put a little perspective on this:  Look back on your life so far.  How many times have you had to deal with change?  Well changing from infant to toddler can be traumatic (especially for the parents).  Changing from the youth to teenager is a huge change (especially if you are awkward, geeky, nerdy or introverted).  Change is part of life!  We must either accept it and adapt or get run over by it.

 

But there is a constant that we can count on every moment of every day:  God is with us!  Does change scare you? Talk to God about it.  Does change tick you off? Talk to God about it.  Listen to me with both ears: When you read through the Psalms, David didn't always say polite things to God in Ye Olde English.  Many, many, MANY times David told God exactly what was on his mind and heart!  He backed his manure truck up and DUMPED it right at the foot of the Throne of God!  And guess what?  God listened.  God understood.  God brought David through it all!  

 

And God will do the same for you!