Psalm
27:7-9 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My
heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide
your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my
helper.
A psalm of
confidence
Unless you wait on God to orchestrate your recovery,
you will not experience the benefit of his power. You will receive the benefit
of your own power; the same power that got you to where you are today.
It is a wise person who places his trust in someone
more able and more equipped than himself. I would never try to fix a blown head
gasket in my car. My skill is not with engines and mechanical things. If I
tried to fix the problem I would create more work for myself and probably break
something else in the process. If I were smart, I would find someone who is skilled
at engine repair and can show me the proof of his ability.
When we have problems with addiction, anger, or
people, who better to go to than someone who has fought these battles and has
overcome them. If I really want to get these things fixed, I best find someone
other than myself to help me. Wise counselors can inform us and guide us. They
get help us see the work needed to find wholeness and recovery in life.
