Psalm 131 - Trust and Contentment

The author of Psalm 131 was David.  He shares with us that a quiet trust in God is the basis for contentment. 

Pride results from overvaluing ourselves and undervaluing others.  It leads to restlessness because it makes us dissatisfied with what we have and concerned about what everyone else is doing.  It keeps us always hungering for more attention and adoration.  By contrast, humility puts others first and allows us to be content with God's leading in our lives. 

Such contentment gives us security so that we no longer have to prove to ourselves to others.  Let humility and trust affect your perspective and give you the strength and freedom to serve God and others.

Psalm 131 / New International Version

¹ My heart is not proud, O Lord,
    my eyes are not haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
    or things too wonderful for me.
² But I have stilled and quieted my soul,
    like a weaned child with its mother;
    like a weaned child is my soul within me.
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³ O Israel, put your hope in the Lord
    both now and forevermore.