Psalm 112:6-8 NIV

Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord . Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

It has been a while since I came across this Psalm. Reading it again brought so much joy and renewed strength. They will have no fear of bad news. This speaks out to me in a new way. I was once in a relationship and loved the man so much, but I was always afraid of how I would feel; and what people would think of our relationship, if it ever ended. As time went by, I realized that the man could not and should not be my source of happiness. When the relationship finally ended, not that I had prayed for it to end, all fears were gone. I was able to trust in God’s word and his ability to fix a broken heart and bring healing.
Parents constantly dread seeing a police car outside their door. The first thought on their minds probably goes to their child. In a hospital room, families wait in anticipation for news from the doctors praying that the doctor would say something contrary to what they already know. We fear bad news every day. The Psalmist says that “surely the righteous will never be shaken…Their hearts are secure in the Lord” and they are able to face the unwanted news with a trusting heart, knowing that whatever happens God is in  control.
I  began trusting the Lord from the age of eighteen when I had no idea where my life was headed. I wanted to live without fear, thus I found my security in him. He has always stepped in to rescue me when I needed him. In the past seven years, I have faced many obstacles in my life, and God has been the only one to give me strength. Being able to pray for others and encourage them has encouraged me to be brave and strong in the Lord.
I just thought I should share a little of how these verses have been true to me. Right now I am trusting in God for direction. I want to find a job, but I seem to be running out of time.  Yet I know God is a God of miracles. He makes plans that we cannot understand. I shall trust in him for the next stage of my life.