Julie
Not much that I feel I can say today. This seems to be a hymn praying for those that might hurt us.
Michelle
So I am feeling this one. It spoke to me on so many levels. Maybe because I am going thru something and feel kind of like this or have at times in my life. At the beginning it says “My thoughts trouble me...because of what my enemy is saying...for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in anger.” I have had experiences lately that mimic these words. Then vs 6-8, I have felt this way at times where I just wish I could fly away from the chaos and troubles to a place of rest. I can’t tell you how many times I think about this. Running away from it all. And then when I pray that God will strike down those against me. Which I know isn’t right. I don’t want to wish bad things on people but at the same time wish they would suffer as I am made to suffer. But then verse 21 hit me today. I feel this one today immensely. “His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.” I have been writing this email to HR sharing some experiences I have had recently that I think need to be addressed. I have redone it multiple times and yesterday I finally felt like it was the best version without me sounding like a total victim but getting my points across. Then I read this and realized this is exactly how I feel. I have written to explain things all the while hoping that this person is dealt with more harshly than is necessary. War has definitely been in my heart and I know it. The swords are drawn in my words. And all I keep thinking is this is what you get for crossing me. So now I wait. Do I send it or not? I am lost and don’t know which direction is right. And then I just reread vs 22. Cast your cares on the lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. I am trying to do this. I have prayed for direction and still can’t see which way to go. So what is this telling me?
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