“Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.” Psalm 119:143

I praise you this morning, Heavenly Father, for you are the Sovereign One, controlling all that goes on, all that comes to me.

You hold back the tide of evil, allowing Satan only so much rope, and you use the fury of his attacks to advance your Kingdom.

The words of Psalm 119:141 come to mind, “Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.”

The negative reactions and hurtful words of people and their rejection of us can easily block Truth from our thoughts.

But our response must be to go immediately to your Word, Lord, to find our comfort, perspective, help and direction in you.

People may not understand us, but you do. We may not understand what’s happening and why, but you do and will help us through it.

So I choose to always make your commands my delight, Lord, not being comfortable.

"Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, LORD, according to your laws.” Psalm 119:149. And you will!

Picture (from the internet): Paul’s time in prison in Philippi where God protected and delivered him in  the midst of real difficulties!