Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

A reader recently questioned whether or not we can expect the LORD's blessings when we are living in a state of disobedience. Excellent question which is carried deeper by this passage. Can I expect the LORD, God, the Almighty to surround me with His mercies if I do not demonstrate trust? Isn't His directive to be glad in Him and rejoicing an order to volubly express trust in Him?

I was raised in a sect that seemed to equate solemnity with worship; Nary a “Praise the LORD” uttered in our LORD's Day worship service. And it continues to be a theme in the denominational churches that we have attended over the years. This is wrong! We are directed to shout for joy! Will I this coming LORD's Day? Probably not!

Reading

Morning Psalm 150, Noon Psalm 119:161-168, Evening Psalm 89