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Lincoln Avenue Baptist ChurchAuthor: Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church is made up of people who have been changed by the grace of God. We have seen the greatness and glory of our Savior Jesus Christ and have found Him to be the greatest treasure in all the world. Through the teaching and preaching of God's Word we strive to know Christ more and it is our desire for you to see His Glory as well. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Praying the Psalms: Psalm 131
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
What does it look like to have a truly calm and quiet soul in the midst of life's storms? Psalm 131 offers us a beautiful and challenging picture: the image of a weaned child resting contentedly in their mother's lap. This isn't about a nursing infant demanding what they need, but a child who has learned that simply being in their mother's presence is enough. The spiritual parallel is profound. We're called to move beyond a transactional relationship with God where we're constantly demanding specific outcomes, and instead learn to rest in His presence alone. This journey requires us to confront our pride, to put down our lifted-up hearts and haughty eyes that look down on others and question God's timing. David's life illustrates this beautifully—anointed as king but living as a fugitive, learning to trust God's timeline rather than forcing his own agenda. The weaning process isn't easy or automatic. It means learning that we don't always know what's best for us, that God's presence is truly enough, and that humility—not grit or determination—is what enables us to carry life's heaviest loads. When we humble ourselves and cast our anxieties on Him, we discover a strength that comes not from our own resources but from radical dependence on God's Spirit.
