In Him My Heart Trusts

 “The Lord is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I find help; then my heart exults, and with my song I give him thanks.” Psalm 28:7

Is it not that everyone is kind to a bride on her wedding day and does everything to help and support her? She can do no wrong, and everyone is so willing to rejoice with her. 

When my sister and I had our double wedding 31 years ago, we did not have a wedding coordinator. Instead we assigned our friends different tasks. We even had a back up car following our friends who had the rings, pillows, Bible, and other important things. When I asked another good friend to supervise the flowers, she asked, "That's all you need me to do?" She wanted to do so much more for us. Such was the generosity of heart we experienced on that blessed day. 

The day before my sister Tina's wedding, my sisters and I were down on our knees sewing flowers on her vintage wedding gown, making sure she would be beautiful on her special day. I think that is how God is with the Church, His bride. We can trust Him fully. He is our help and supporter. 

In the Old Testament, there is a story of King David, who had been hunted down like an animal by King Saul. But David loved Saul's son Jonathan. When Jonathan died, David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”(2 Samuel 9:1) This is a picture of how God looks for ways to show us kindness, to bless us, to help us, to love us. 

We are as beautiful and precious as a bride to Him, no matter how ugly we see ourselves! And sometimes, we are the ones who hinder Him from loving us. Under the steady gaze of His love and mercy, do we hide and say, "No Lord, I am not worthy"? Or do we approach Him like an excited bride, hands open and willing to receive all His love? Yes Lord, help me to trust You fully, and show me Your kindness! Pour down Your favor!