Psalm 138:8 Context
Psalm 138 is a thank-you letter to God for sending help and affirming his love in a time of need.
When we thank God for what he has done, we may be comforted because he will never be finished doing the good works of his hands, presently or in the future.
Psalm 138:8 Meaning
“Love”: What a beautiful reminder of who God is and what he longs to do—love. Love is his way of cleansing hearts that ache with fear and worry.
Pray: Pour your love on me, Lord. Wash me in torrents of love that refresh my soul.
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“Endures”: Do not fear that God’s control over circumstances or his outpouring of love will ever stop. He will always and frequently be the portion we need.
We are to rest when we are exhausted—he will carry us on.
Pray: Lord, I surrender my life to you. You love to endure on my behalf. “Forever”: It is a good reminder to check our perspective.
When our soul is fixed on Jesus, circumstances are seen for what they are: temporary. Fear and anxiety are real emotions, and there is a way through them.
God’s hands may shield us like a strong tower. He may empower us to defeat negative emotions with his own words (Scripture).
He may wash them away and fill the free space with more of himself. He may change our perspective and the way we feel instantly or walk beside us for each and every step. Our experience is only temporary.
Psalm 138:8 Application
Sometimes when circumstances and feelings are overwhelming, small bites packed with nutrition are all the body can absorb.
Here are healthy thoughts on just four words: “Your love endures forever.” Four bites; we can do that!
“Your”: This is a possessive word; it means “belonging to.” As the Lord is sovereign, any circumstance is under his authority.
As a Christ follower, we have the Father who declares that fear and anxiety are not part of the family; they are not related to us.
Surrender these characters to the Lord, who will take action against them with his capable hands.
Pray Abba (Daddy), I put fear and anxiety in your hands. You, Jesus, are the Lord of my heart.
You will not leave me unfinished, living with fear and worry. Thank you that my life with you will last forever.
“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.”