753) In recent years, I have struggled with not feeling safe. There are many reasons for this but regardless of the source, there are many, many times that I find myself having difficulty breathing, tears close to falling and feeling these things because my faith isn’t strong enough. I often feel God must be so disappointed in me.

I know a reality of this life is that there is no true safety. People die, your child gets sick, a best friend betrays you and so many, many more. Considering this, how does David say in Psalm 4:8 that he will sleep in peace because the Lord helps him dwell in safety? He states in the first verse of this Psalm that he’s asking for God to give him relief from his distress and yet, by the last verse, he states he dwells in safety.

Honestly, I don’t know how David can be afraid of something (his enemies) and yet; he feels safe. I’m wondering if he did not base this on his emotions because being afraid ignites a feeling that, when experienced, is hard to extinguish. Is it possible that despite what David feels, he’s going to call on his faith in God to bring him safety? Perhaps David had to constantly say to God, I’m trusting you even though I don’t feel I can. Certainly, God understands this about people and is gracious and kind to us despite it. It’s humbling, isn’t it?