Psalm 16
A psalm of David.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
3 The godly people in the land
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
4 Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods.
5 Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.
6 The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!
7 I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.
10 For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”
The past few months have been a stretching time for me. There have been lots of opportunities for trusting in God. With some, I have trusted well, with others, not so much! But, I always know that God is right there with me through the Holy Spirit. Even when I make choices that may not be the best. He never leaves me nor forsakes me.
In this Psalm, verse 5 is so comforting. “Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.” He is all we need and He is guarding everything we have. This reminds me to continue to trust in the Lord!