You, Always (Lynn) - Strong and Secure: Finding Peace as a Young Woman

“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8, NLT)

“He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” (Psalm 103: 12, NLT)

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1, NLT)

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:1-2, NLT)

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” (Colossians 3:13, NLT)

“You always do that! You always have!” The hurtful words hurled at me cut straight to my heart. I had really been trying to change and I knew I was growing. But one day, the old behavior came back and someone pointed a finger, reminding me of my past.

Do you have an area you’re trying to change and someone feels it’s not happening fast enough? You are growing, even if it’s slow. You are becoming more responsible, unselfish, on time, or careful with your words. Yet this change is being dismissed, and instead you continue to hear the words, “You always ________ (fill in the blank with your own weakness, shortcomings, or sins).”

When others remind us of our failures, they can feel unsafe. We can feel as though they’re not on our side, seeing the growth that is happening. Their words hurt.

There is one “always” or “at all times” that gives me comfort when I have been hurt by another’s words. Psalm 62:8 tells us: “O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” (NLT). We can trust God to always be a safe place for us at all times. We can trust Him with our deepest secrets and innermost thoughts. He is our safe place. He will not remind us, ever, of our past sins, shortcomings, or failures because of His promise that “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” (Psalm 103:12, NLT).

Experiencing Father God’s Healing

When others hurl hurtful words at you, unforgiveness can easily settle in your heart. Read Psalm 62:8, thanking God that He’s always your safe place. Ask Him to empower you to forgive the one who has hurt you, as Colossians 3:13 tells us, “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

Growing Stronger

Using the Life Bible app, look up and read all of Psalm 62. This chapter is full of comforting words. Which one is most meaningful to you today?