“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!”
– Psalm 57:5
It’s significant that this verse of praise is found in the middle of verses lamenting difficult and dangerous personal circumstances. On the run, hiding in a cave, unjustly attacked by former friends, David pauses to look heaven-ward and praise God anyway. There’s enormous power in keeping our eyes focused on the glorious God we love, even during difficult seasons. As we continue to navigate a stressful time both personally and globally, let us remember to frequently lift our eyes to heaven and pray for God to be exalted in this situation. Let us pray for God’s glory to be revealed to all throughout the earth.
During times of crisis, we can reflexively focus on ourselves. It’s natural but it only worsens the situation by reinforcing our awareness of the difficulties. Our real strength, which not only sustains us but powers us forward into the future comes from keeping our eyes on the Lord who is sovereign over both sickness and health, chaos and calm. Make time to praise Him daily. Pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done here on earth as it is in heaven!