Cornerstone Church of Knoxville

How are you doing at taking your soul to task? I mean, when did you last sit yourself down, get your own attention, and really talk to yourself?

If the previous questions sound really funny to you, don't worry. You're not alone in that. However, for the Christian, talking to yourself is not a sign of an adverse psychotic event, rather, there is biblical precedence for this practice!

Psalm 42:5-6,11

"5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
 and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation 6 and my God.

The Psalmist here is in trouble. He describes himself as being swept over by mighty waters. And does he despair? Does he pout, or worse, blame and accuse God? NO! Instead, he talks to himself: reminding himself of who God is what he has promised.

Let this be an example for each of us. In various trials and hardships, we can remember that God is sovereign, God is righteous, and that he works ALL THINGS for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes! (Rom. 8:28)

Let's remind ourselves that, no matter what circumstances we are in, we can look to Christ, and see that our greatest need, the forgiveness and payment of our sins in full along with the transfer of Jesus' perfect righteousness to us, has been met in Christ at Calvary.

So when you feel the fear build within you, or the despair sap the strength and joy from your heart, remind yourself (out loud if you need to!) that God is good and is worthy of praise!