“My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.” Psalm 62: 1-2 (NASB 95)
(The NASB is a very literal translation.)
“For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me. He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.” - Psalm 62: 1-2 (NET Bible)
There is a rest that comes when you ask God hard questions and then sit in silence. God is not offended by our questions and our disappointments - and what we perceive as unanswered prayer.
As we read through the Psalms - we discover that King David, a man after God’s heart, had many questions.
Feeling disappointed with how some things have turned out in life is not a lack of faith. The Psalms are painfully honest. David had a secret history with God. Even though shaken his faith would not be upended. Only those who have experienced God as Father will have the faith to endure trials.
Running from God should never be our first option. He desires for us to run to him. And sit with him in our pain. That is true faith.
God is looking for trust, even in the midst of our spiritual darkness. Joy will come if we learn the art of waiting on him.
Metaphorically speaking God is our Rock. In reality, he is our shelter, a place of rest for our souls.
In that quiet secret place as we pour out our hearts to the source of our salvation - we quietly wait with confidence.
Trusting in His deliverance for ourselves and those we love.
If we are still praying - God is still working.
In his time and his way.
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