A Change

A Change

Bible: Psalm 73:12-28

It troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God (VV.16-17).

Reading

Have you ever had your point of view totally changed? Like a pile of boring homework that actually turns out to be interesting! Or a church

youth group event you were dreading that you ended up really enjoying.

I see a similar change in Asaph when I read his words in Psalm 73. In the beginning of the Psalm he’s fed up by the way the world seems to work, with bad people doing well and good people struggling. He doubts there is any point trying to live a life that pleases God (V.13). It doesn’t seem to make much difference either way.

But when he comes to talk to God about it all, his point of view totally changes (VV.16-17). He remembers that God will deal with the world, its problems and every person perfectly. And, more importantly, he remembers how good it is to be with God (V.28). When we’re confused or fed up because classmates are being unkind or things keep going wrong, we can copy Asaph. We can talk to God and find our focus changed by the truth that His ways are best—even when we don’t understand them. Our point of view can change, even if our problems stay the same.

To Pray About…

Father, I know I quickly become fed up when things seem unfair or wrong. Help me to see things the way You do.

GOD GIVES US THE RIGHT POINT OF VIEW

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries