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Rest in God alone, 
O my soul, 
for my hope comes from Him. 
He alone is my rock 
and my salvation; 
He is my fortress; 
I will not be shaken. 
My salvation 
and my honor 
rest on God, 
my strong rock; 
my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, O people; 
pour out your hearts before Him. 
God is our refuge. 
Selah
Psalms 62:5-8 BSB
David is reminding himself here of the truth, the truth of who God is, and David's relationship with Him;
He is my rock
He is my salvation
He is my fortress
He is my refuge
This song David has written is a truth coach to himself and to his people.
Not only does David share his truth coach with us, he gives us his way of connecting with God here; 
To pour out our hearts before Him.
This is not a wish list or a "why won't you fix this" but an outpouring of what we're holding, our thoughts, our emotions, our concerns and hopes and dreams.
Speak them out loud to God, write your prayers to Him, pour it out - the image for me is a bucket full of water, poured out. 
God is our refuge, our safe place, he will not reject a heart poured out, but will hold it with care and grace. 
Because He is Love.
#psalms
#psalm62
#rest
#restinGodAlone
#pouroutyourheart

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