Charles Stanley, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, once talked about making a road map of your life – documenting the significant crossroads in your life and seeing how God carried you through and guided your steps.

I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm 13:6

David recognized the Lord’s help and direction, and it gave him the strength to go on. Pursued by King Saul for years, the young shepherd felt he could not endure any further and cried out in Psalm 13, “How long, O Lord?” He supposed God to be indifferent to him, but realized that the Lord does not forget His own. David’s lament shifted from despair to a song of praise and confidence that his enemy would be defeated. His circumstance wasn’t changed, but his attitude was. He began to worship the Lord, trusting in God’s steadfast love and rejoicing in His salvation.

Bible commentator E.C. Olsen believes that sorrows in your life train you for future glory. Even more, “the Christian is driven to his knees in order that God may reveal Himself strong on behalf of those who trust Him.” Intercede for America’s leaders. God can work wonders through your prayers. Then rejoice – for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

Recommended Reading: Romans 8:18-30