Psalm 123 - Storms

"Thank you" to a friend who today reminded me that my efforts to complete all 150 chapters of Psalm has  served a purpose and, for at least one person, has been an inspiration.  
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A whole lot has been on my mind lately.. much of which I can't go into here but to me it seems that there is so much anguish, hurt, and uncertainty right now...

It's EVERYWHERE! 

I feel, on so many fronts, we are floundering and drifting like hapless ships that have had our sails torn to shreds.  We are left to be battered by each and every wave of doubt, discouragement, and disappointment that comes our way -

powerless to fight, 

or determined to "ride it out" and end up wherever we are forced, 

or resigned to simply go down with the ship! 

We must remember during these times, our hope lies in keeping our eyes on the prize!

When things seem to be spinning out of control:

• sit down and consider how God can be glorified through the trial 
• examine what possible lesson can be learned from this experience  

         and above all...

• pray that the storm passes quickly

¹ I lift up my eyes to you,
   to you who sit enthroned in heaven.
² As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,
   as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the LORD our God,
   till he shows us his mercy. 

³ Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy on us...