"But I have trusted in Your mercy." v5. Psalm 13:5-6 NKJV
If you remember, yesterday's word focused on how David wondered where God was in his situation. Now, here in verse 5, he says one small word; a word that can change everything, 'But'. 'But I have trusted in Your mercy.' This word, gave David an alternative view of his circumstances. By saying it, did it change the situation? No, however his thinking changed.
This little word carries a massive amount of punch with it. Used in the negative, many will say, 'I know what you mean and I agree that I can do it, but...' The 'But' forms a barrier that can prevent a person accepting something and thus, moving forward. Once a person has spoken the word in this manner, it is difficult to get them to change it.
Alternatively, David spoke the positive 'But'. He knew things hadn't changed but, he also knew who he trusted and that was God. Deep down within himself, he knew God had never let him down. He also knew that the devil was tempting him to be negative. He decided to sing; why? Because praise forges a way forward. It creates joy and joy brings strength Nehemiah 8:10.
Be honest; do you say 'But' a lot? Is it in a positive or a negative manner? If it is the latter, perhaps you need to spend more time in the Word; finding out just how much God can be trusted and how much He can be relied on. When you feel yourself about to say 'But' in the negative manner, stop right there and alter it to the positive. It'll take practice but you know you can do it.
Copyriight 2021 Grahame Howard
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