Psalm 66

As I read the psalm, I just felt so excited. Repeatedly, the psalmist praised the Lord. This really sounds like a "praise" psalm. After all, the word "praise" was repeated 7 times in the NIV Bible.

One of the things that the psalmist praised God for really caught my attention. Look at verses 10-12.

10 For you, O God, tested us;
you refined us like silver.

11 You brought us into prison
and laid burdens on our backs.

12 You let men ride over our heads;
we went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance.

God has never guaranteed us a smooth and easy life when we become Christians. As mentioned in the above verses, He will test us. He will allow us to go through trials. He will refine us like silver. Then He will bring us to a place of abundance. It's a cycle actually.


None of us like the idea of being refined. When I'm in a difficult circumstance, I often find myself become resentful & blame God. However, I always come to a point and ask God to show me why He allows me to go through trials. Even if I don't have an answer, I just trust God and allow Him to take control. When God breaks me, then He will use me.


Things to ponder
1. Do you tend to blame God or praise God when you go through difficult circumstances?
2. Pen down a 50-word prayer to God & praise Him extensively.