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Psalm 3

O Lord, how many are my foes!
    Many are rising against me;
2 many are saying of my soul,
    “There is no salvation for him in God.
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As I was reading this Psalm, these two verses really resonated with me. I have a tendency to have a very victim mentality and often times feel hopeless. I'm not necessarily saying I have so many foes in terms of enemies, but moreso internal thoughts that keep seeping into my mind leading me to believe that "there is no salvation for me in God".

 However, the hope of this passage is that the Lord "answers from His holy hill". It's so odd to me because I hear how people have such a zeal for God when things are going bad and how much they lean on Him. For me, though, it's the exact opposite. It's so easy for me to build that relationship and lean on Him when things are going great, but as soon as things turn South, I subconsciously think that God isn't going to pull through for me. Maybe it's because I've been hurt before and have been let down by people I thought wasn't supposed to?

 I think this is a good reminder for me to start reflecting more on who God is and how He DOES have my back. For me to start remembering all the times he never left my side.

 Lord. I repent for not giving you enough credit. Lord, help me deal with the root of my disbelief. More than blessings or gifts, God help me to recognize and dwell in your presence and just learn more about you. Amen.

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  1. ShaneJuly 8, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    I hear you! When things go south, it can be 'easier' to not think about how God will pull through sometimes. I'm glad we can share this together and practice leaning on God even more. What are the thoughts that are seeping in that lead you South?
    And what are ways people have let you down, specifically, that have you in a rut of disbelief?

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    1. 650July 8, 2018 at 10:54 PM

      Great questions Shane! I'd love to share with you and am super excited to this week! Thanks for taking the time to care. We're in this together!

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