Tradition has it that this Psalm was written when David was on the run from Abasalom (2 Sam 15:23-28).
In the midst of trouble his soul thirsted and longed for God. When we face difficulties what is our deepest longing for? There may be all sorts of other emotions and thoughts swimming around, but if our deepest longing is for the Lord, then we are in a good place, regardless of the circumstances.
David remembered the times he had known the glory of God. When in trouble one of the things we should do is look back to the times when we were wonderfully aware of God's presence. These times were not mirages, but a foretaste of what is to come. No matter what we are going through just now, times will come again when we know His presence again, and in an even deeper way than we knew before.
Like David, we need to make God our refuge. He is the one who will rescue us. Those who follow evil ways will come to nothing.
No matter what you are going through, hold on to God. He will prove Himself to be more faithful than you ever imagined.
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