Psalm 40 - Rejoicing in the Lord

On Sunday morning, we looked at Psalm 40 together. While it sounds like all was going well for David, it was written in a hard time. When in deep trouble, he reflected on how God had saved him in the past. He recounted God's love for him, and told other people about it. Only then did he cry for God's help, realising that God getting the glory was the ultimate aim. This is a very practical psalm. It is easy for us to wallow in feeling bitter or angry at our circumstances. Yet Christians can always recall God's goodness and faithfulness to us in Jesus. Remembering this will help us approach our prayers in hard times with confidence. God loves us and has shown this to us. Let's be confident in what God will do for us in the future, and be keen to speak to others about what God has done.