We ought always say all things to God before saying any thing to others. That regular conversation works as a powerful filter for how we respond to others. Sure, it slows down the conversation in relationships, but it increases its worth and fruitfulness. That conversation, especially when soaked with God's word, also centers our thoughts on God, and seeks Him to understand the world rather than looking at this world to understand God.
People, well, really, life can be a strain. We can truly wonder what God is up to sometimes. We often are hurt, angered or, in the minimum, bewildered by the activity of people -- both people we know and the world at large. We may even wonder why God allows some of the foolishness He does allow.
For all these reasons above, I love what the Spirit gave David to say in Psalm 39. I love the expression of verse 3: "My heart became hot within me. As I mused, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:" (Psalm 39:3 ESV)
In verses 1-2, David basically says he tries to do what is right in God sight and David says he remains quiet in the face of all that he sees going on; that, he says, makes his heart "hot" with him. When David did speak, it was to God.
And, there it is. David speaks to God. Oh! the profit in that!
If you read the rest of Psalm 39, you'll see David expresses his frustration to God, and David doesn't hold back. That's okay; God can handle that. David lays his heart before the Lord in no uncertain terms; he expresses his frustration to the Lord...and God allows it.
Remember that! We can pour our hearts out to God! He can handle it!
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