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WHEN THE MATTER IS TOO BIG
Psalm 131

“LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. 

I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me. 

O Israel, put your hope in the LORD — now and always.” Psalms 131:1-3 NLT

Have you come across challenges and obstacles which are beyond your resources and comprehension?

As a child, when facing such a task or trial, (a bully, difficult homework, etc) you may immediately look up to your mom or dad, or some adult you think they may be able to help.

As an adult, what do you do when the matters are too big for you to handle! Some may said "I love challenge! Nothing can stop me!" You will try to prove yourself!" That's perhaps the haughty spirit in us is talking.

Some may be overwhelmed and paralyzed by the matters (among the complicated life issues perhaps the most draining for us will be relationship then financial problems). 

We often trapped in these two extremes: trying to prove ourselves with all our might or suck by worries and fears without having abilities to overcome.

This psalm is an expression of hope and trust! We can trust God for big and small matters! Especially when the matter is too big for us, beyond our resources! So instead of worry or trying to prove that 'you can', "turn to God, look up to Him! Tell Jesus, my hearts is not proud, my eyes are not raised too high (haughty). I put my trust in you. I can't but you can! I need you. I will put my hope in you! And I won't concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I will calm and quiet myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk." 

Friends, put your hope in the Lord (not in your might nor your worry), now and always! ~plt18Nov16

Have a blessed weekend!

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