“Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.”
– Psalm 54:4
This psalm was written as David’s hiding place was being betrayed to King Saul. Saul’s furious and unjust hunt for him would resume and David was in danger yet again, but he trusted in God. David knew that his life and safety couldn’t be entrusted to other people. Only God could be trusted to sustain him through this long, difficult, and dangerous season in life. God will do the same for you!
Let God be your helper. Of course, He’s your Creator, your Lord, and your master. That’s a given as the Creator of the Universe. However, as you more consistently walk with Him and talk with Him, He’ll also be your helper, encourager, and sustainer. When life is spinning out of control, devote more time to worship God, praise God, pray to God, and listen to God. It will feel unnatural and illogical. When many things demand your attention and feel like a crisis, devote your attention to God and let Him handle those other matters.
God will sustain your life when you’ve got nothing left in the tank. God will keep your going when you’re exhausted and overwhelmed. Let Him sustain you – one minute at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time. Lean on God in prayer and petition, in thanksgiving and sorrow. Trust Him and ask Him to strengthen you for the trials at hand each day rather than simply asking that He take the trials away. Embrace God more deeply and feel His strength that lets you keep taking steps forward when everything else within you is ready to quit.
God, be our helper! Lord, uphold and sustain our life! Amen.