Read Psalms 13.
In this Psalm, the psalmist is on the verge of despair. He knows that he cannot last longer on his own endurance. He is letting God know about his feelings, not really asking for information. He longs for God's presence. He wants God to intervene, to give him strength. The psalmist ultimately knows God will take care of him. He trusts in the steadfast love, which has been evident since the promise to Abraham from God.
Steadfast describes an object as unwavering, fixed in place position, or firmly established. Here is a point that needs to be emphasized. GOD'S LOVE IS UNMOVING, NEVER-CHANGING, AND FIRMLY ESTABLISHED. There is nothing we can do to lose God's love. In the Psalm, the enemy sees the appearance that God is not with the psalmist, and the enemy is gloating. However, the psalmist knows God is there. He even sings to Him.
We need to take a lesson from the psalmist. There are times when we all feel like God is not with us. When we feel this way, we need to test ourselves to see if we are relying on our own power. When we are constantly relying on God, we cannot be using our own power or endurance. Even if we "pass the test" we need to realize God has a plan for our lives, and we need to sing to Him, thanking Him for His promise, the fulfillment of His promise through Christ, and the future fulfillment of His promise through the Second Coming. That makes me want to sing!
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