So many people think of God only in times of extreme need or distress. Some have said that the musicians on the sinking Titanic played hymns to help calm the passengers. Those who are estranged from God might not be affected by such music, as their hearts tend to be self-centered and their lives focused away from Him.

You give them drink from the river of your delights.

Psalm 36:8

However, you who believe in the Lord understand His steadfast love, His mercy, and His faithfulness which extend “to the clouds.” (Psalm 36:5) You can run to Him in time of need and enjoy Him in times of abundance. Jesus desires your fellowship. He ate with sinners…not to condone their actions, but to fortify a relationship with them and guide them into right thinking and right living. He desires that of you.

God will give you abundant life – both physical and spiritual. He is “the fountain of life,” the source of it (Psalm 36:9). Study His Word. Pray that you might have a closer relationship with Him. Then intercede for this nation’s leaders that they might enjoy fellowship with the One who would delight in helping them lead a country and its people in right thinking and right living.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 36