But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm 13:5-6

When you read Psalm 13 from the beginning, verses 5-6 are a surprise ending. The psalmist begins, “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” (v. 1). The writer knows God well even though his current situation seems dire.

One word shows us his faith: the word “but” at the beginning of verse 5. The writer has trusted in God’s steadfast love for a long time now and admits that God’s love has been unwavering. My pastor looks through the prayer requests in old bulletins to see how God answered those prayers. The longer we walk this Christian path, the more evidence we have that God has been with us, rendering blessings all along the way. Look back and see for yourself.

Katherine Klemp
St. Paul, MN

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Son and for a lifetime of blessings. Amen.

Reflect: List five times God answered your prayers in a memorable way.

Read: Psalm 13 and Psalm 16