Say It Out-Loud

Talking to oneself is often consider an oddity. I find it's often the best way to get an answer: question asked, question answered! One of David's most beautiful passages is Psalm 16 in which he declares The Lord his portion in life. Among some of his words are: "I have nothing good besides You ... The Lord is the portion of my inheritance ... The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places ... My inheritance is beautiful ... I have set The Lord continually before me ... I will not be shaken ... You will make known to me the way of life ... In Your presence is fullness of joy ... In Your right hand there are pleasures forever." (NASB). I appreciate the confidence with which David speaks - it's so encouraging! In her book Sing a New Song: A Woman's Guide to the Psalms, Lydia Brownback writes: "Through many harrowing experiences, David had learned that contentment - the deep, lasting kind - comes only to those who anchor their lives in God." Oh, how we all need an anchor; not a some-thing but a some-One on which to be fastened and held securely through the crazies and uncertainties of our days. Psalm 16 gives us good words to remind us of The Anchor that holds perfectly. Priscilla J. Owens' 1828 hymn says, "We have an Anchor that keeps the soul - Steadfast and sure while the billows roll." What wonderful words to sing and to read. Listen to Verse 2 says, "I said to the LORD, 'You are my Lord" - seems even David may have been having a conversation with himself. Are you putting your trust in The Lord - The Steadfast Sure Anchor? You should be! Go ahead, and ... say it out-loud.