Childlike Trust in the Lord - Crosswalk the Devotional - October 12

Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Child-Like Trust in the Lord by Shawn McEvoy O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me. Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me. [Psalm 131:1-2]( NAS This song, like many of the Psalms, was written by David - the man who would be Israel's greatest king. Is David who comes to mind when you think of someone "not involved in great matters" (kingdom conflicts, maybe)? Or unbothered by "things too difficult" (slaying a giant, anyone)? No, to me, this doesn't really sound like David. Doesn't really sound like me most of the time either. Let's take a quick look at three things that stand out about this little Psalm: 1) Attitude. David's "heart" - his inner being, his spirit, is not proud... of things he's done, of where he's been and where he's going... but neither is he beating himself up. He is just... content. 2) Appetite. David's "eyes" - his senses - are not haughty. He's not seeking to please them. He doesn't have the look of arrogance. He knows Whose he is, and that his needs are met not of himself. He is not restless to feed like an infant, he is not stalking around asking to eat out of boredom like my 2-year-old. 3) Aptitude. David places the responsibility for this peaceful state upon himself. Not circumstances, not achievements, not even on God. "Surely I have quieted my soul," he says. Taken all together, this shows us what trust looks like, and helps us understand why trusting God brings such soothing peace. Jesus said we must have [faith]( like children to come to Him. Apparently, trust is also best exemplified in little ones. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [How to "Resist the Devil" When You Find Yourself Alone]( Aaron Brown Everyone suffers, whether from their own sinfulness, or actions from the enemy, the devil. Here are 3 ways to “resist the devil” when you find yourself alone. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [10 Reasons You Truly Have Nothing to Worry About]( Susan Aken Jesus says we have nothing to worry about. When we grasp the truth of who God is and trust His plan, we find freedom from anxiety. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2020 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](