While we are on this season of Lent, it is better if we could have the time to look back and check in our lives if where are we now in our present relationship with our loved ones, fellowmen, the world and most of all, with our God. Let me share with you this excellent Psalm 109:21-22, 26-27 and 30-31:
” But you, Lord my God, deal kindly with me for your name’s sake; in your great mercy rescue me. For I am sorely in need; my heart is pierced within me. Help me, Lord, my God, save me in Your kindness. Make them know that this is your hand, that you Lord have acted. I will give fervent thanks to the Lord; before all I will praise my God. For God stands at the right hand of the poor to defend them against unjust accusers.”
What is indeed striking for me on this psalm is the overwhelming love and compassion that is coming from our God. After all, He is our main refuge. He is the source of everything and He knows exactly what is it that we need in our lives.
Amidst all the tribulations, complexities, difficulties and anxieties in life, there could be times that we become so down and broken. Consequently life seems to become a burden rather than a joyous journey towards the realisation of all our dreams.
Somehow, in our brokenness, we realise that it is only God who is our main refuge. It is in Him that we can find compassion and love, much more greater and consistent than ours. Thus, in all our humility, we submit everything to Him above and believe in His all encompassing kindness to us.