Cast Down and Disquieted (Psalm 43:5)

Today's scripture: Psalm 43:5

Well, yesterday was one of those "cast down" and "disquieted" days. A bad flare-up kept me flat on my back most of the day. I have to admit: I don't like those days very much. (Oh ... you can't read sarcasm, can you ...?)

To "add insult to injury," Saturday was a great day as I lead worship at a conference and was inspired by godly women. I had felt a renewed desire to spend more time with the Lord and strengthen my faith.

I guess I shouldn't be very surprised that yesterday ended up to be such a lousy day. It often seems like just when we who follow Christ reach a new level of faith, the enemy of our souls attacks. I know he's not omnipotent or omnipresent like our Lord is, but he has been given a certain amount of power, and I imagine he sends his demons out to cause havoc whenever possible.

So, maybe yesterday was an attack when I was feeling a spiritual high. Or maybe it was just a result of a more stressful week than usual.

In either case, I knew I had a choice to make. I could wallow in the pain ... or I could continue to trust God's care of me. I could find hope and peace and, yes, joy in the pain. I chose to trust Him.

I chose—and I choose—to put my faith in Him, knowing that He will help me through those not-so-good days. I choose to praise Him.

Even on days like yesterday.