Resting In Childlike Trust (Psalm 131)

Evening Scripture

Psalm, Chapter 131

My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.

Evening Reflection

Many of us remember resting safely in our parents’ arms, resting our heads on their shoulders, sitting on their laps, having them hold us close. To many of us, those memories are priceless.

As we grew, those moments became less and less. We were becoming too big to be held by our moms and dads, feeling like we weren’t little kids anymore and way too big to be held.

Yet now, as adults, we may wish we had stayed longer in our parents’ embrace. We remember how it felt as a child to rest in their arms, trusting them to keep us safe and close, watching over and protecting us from the world around us.

Sometimes it’s hard for us to remember what it’s like to have childlike trust, especially if we’ve gone through some hard and painful times. Yet, God wants us to remember what it’s like to be a child, to believe what our parents tell us and to rest in their arms, trusting them to carry us and keep us safe. We also remember the words and promises they made to us, not ever doubting that they would keep them.

As we rested with and trusted our parents then, God is calling us to rest and trust in Him now with tender hearts. We believe He is watching over and protecting us, making sure we’re taken care of, keeping His word and promises to us, desiring the best for our lives.

When we do, we can rest in childlike trust in His arms, safe and secure, knowing we’re not on our own.

Evening Prayer

God,

Help me to rest in childlike trust in You, believing I’m safe and secure in Your mighty arms. Lead me each day to follow Your ways and do Your will. Let my soul be stilled and quieted, and my hope always be in You.

Amen.

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