Scripture
‘But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.’ Psalms 59:16-17

Observation
David wrote this psalm, on the night that King Saul sent men to David’s house to kill him. The situation was grim, and the outcome uncertain. David was in the middle of the mess, and could not yet see the end of the story–yet he writes ‘…in the morning, I will sing of Your love…my God on whom I can rely’.  David had learned that God was worthy of his trust, because He had proven himself reliable over and over again. David’s heart was certain of this truth, and so he was able to proclaim with complete confidence- “I don’t know exactly WHAT is going to happen in the morning…but I do know that I’ll be singing your praise!”

Application
What complete trust is shown by David! Fortunately I don’t have anyone camped out in my yard to kill me, but there are adversities that I face daily and there are situations that I am navigating with no clear certainty of the outcome.  Regardless of the uncertainties and unknowns, this much is certain and this much I know: God is worthy of my trust, and I must rely on Him alone to sustain me. This week, I need to take time in the middle of the unknowns to center my heart on the One who knows me.

Prayer
God, thank you for this reminder that my trust must be in You alone. Thank you for being being there with me, and leading me each step of the journey. This week as I navigate uncertainties and unknowns, help me to truly put my confidence in you, and resolve in my heart that no matter the outcomes–I’m gonna still be singing Your praises in the morning.

-Trenton Johnson