Jason Silver

Friday, October 19th, 2018

Anger to Gladness

I can think of so many times when I called out to God, saying, “Please answer me, Lord!” Each time, it was a desperate prayer, from a desperate place.

Sometimes I felt shamed, other times, I sought justice. Most times I was angry, and convinced myself (true or not) that my anger was “righteous.”

So this Psalm is perfect for me, and probably for you too — that is, if you're anything like the rest of us.

And as a result of seeking God and calling out to him, I can say with assurance that he has put gladness in my heart! It might have taken a dozen years, but looking back, there's no doubt where my hope comes from.

So I will lie down in peace, just like this Psalmist, and know that God is for me. Who could ever go against me with God as my ally?