Psalm 131:2

Psalm 131:2

Wellbeing with God

If the world is intent on claiming godlike powers, as verse 1 suggests, then the psalmist is far more interested in seeking godlike wisdom and understanding. As one who worked himself into the ground and into a mental breakdown by the age of 30, I can say that being a workaholic is not the best path to take in life. Being riddled with anxiety and fear is not a good path to take either. Nor is it helpful to our health to be constantly driven to achieve and reach targets. Life is only lived once and there has to be a balance between heightened activity and times of restoration and calm. 

Who says that the Bible has nothing to say about wellbeing? Here it is in black and white, a psalmist telling us to be calm and to quieten ourselves. He goes further and his advice is humbling; “I want you all to become like little toddlers that have just been weaned!” In other words, we are to take note of children around 2-4 years who walk trustfully with their mothers. (Apart from the terrible two’s moments!) Having watched their innocence, their dependence, their trust and their simple faith in Mum, we should imagine ourselves in a similar relationship with the Lord God. We will obey His words, we will respect His superior knowledge, we will not question His motives or His judgements. We will walk hand in hand with the God who made us and in so doing we will find comfort and peace. This is a far cry from the business of the world and the constant demands that it makes, the more we give into those demands the more they increase. This verse is the recipe for fulfilment and inner serenity, it is the Lord calling you and me to rest in His love and protection and to be content. Hallelujah!

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