Psalms 39:7
Psalms 39:7
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
Most people's life is full of ups and downs, except those born with a silver spoon and who have had a lot of rosy experiences. The everyday struggle for the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter can be pretty daunting. We spend the best part of our lives chasing these things to meet our needs and ensure enjoyment and comfort. We work hard to gather wealth for ourselves so that we can feel happy and secure. Each day is lived as though we will be here forever; we forget that we can be here today and absent tomorrow. It seems that we are unaware of the fact that all we have or will acquire is vanity; placing our hopes in these things will result in disappointment one day. As God's children, our confidence should not be in the things we acquire nor should our happiness be based on our possessions. As good as it is to have material possessions, our lives should not be defined by the time we spend chasing after them but by chasing after God. We should look to God for comfort when we are afflicted. He should be our go-to person when we are in need. While we wait for answers, our trust and expectations should be on Him alone.
Psalm 39:7
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Psalms 42:5
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.