Psalm 112-118

I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. The I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, save me!"

The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.

As I read this psalm, the word "simplehearted" caught my attention. I was reminded of a child's heart. When I was a child, I looked to my father for help in all things. He was the guy that can do everything. I did not doubt. I knew that when I called on him, he will take care of all my needs.

My heart was simpler back then. Now my heart is very complicated. I find it very difficult to take my heavenly father's word just as it is. So much doubt. So much unbelief.

When I think of God changing me, I don't picture myself getting more complicated. I picture God helping me digress my complicated heart to a simple heart. And the amazing thing about God is that as I become more simplehearted and more dependent on him, the stronger I become by his power.

Let's pray for God to make us simplehearted this day. We have a loving heavenly father who wants and desires us to go to him for all things. His love for us endures forever. Praise God:)