Psalm 11

I was up all night last night worrying about anything and everything. I finally fell asleep at about 6 this morning. I've always been one to worry way too much. My mother was a worrier and somehow as I was growing up, I became a worrier as well. It stems from wanting to be in careful control of everything and wanting me and my family to be as safe as possible. The last thing I want my daughter to learn from me is how to worry. The world is definitely a scary place these days but it is also under the complete control of God and He is worthy to be trusted. The Lord loves justice, nothing will go unnoticed! This morning I began a new Bible Reading plan that had be beginning with Psalm 10 and 11. God used this passage to remind me that he is always there and he is watching closely. He is my protection and there is no need to worry.

1 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! 2 The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right. 3 The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”

4 But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth. 5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. 6 He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked, punishing them with scorching winds. 7 For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face.