April 20 - Reading 18: Psalms 60-63

Published April 20, 2026
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“When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

(Psalm 61:2)

When we hear the term “overwhelmed,” we can easily identify with it, can’t we? In the sin-ravaged world, our hearts can so easily become overwhelmed with anxiety, pain and disappointment.

It is during these times of fear, uncertainty and heartache that David encourages us to ask the Lord today lead us to the rock that is higher than our circumstances. That rock, that stability, that firm foundation is found in Him alone.

David further instructs us to “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62:8). David doesn’t say trust God some of the time; David says trust Him at ALL times. He encourages us to pour out our hearts to Him because He is our refuge, a place of safety and protection, our shelter in the time of storm.

What happens when we pour out our hearts to Him? We empty our hearts of our fears, our hurts and our vain imaginings. An empty heart is a heart that He can then fill with His love, His peace, and His comfort. Wouldn’t we rather walk around with hearts filled with His love, peace and comfort instead of our own fears, worries and pain?

The beauty of having our hearts filled by Him is that these blessings can then spill over into the hearts of those He brings across our path. We can be used by Him to pour His comfort, His love, and His peace into the lives of others. Fill and spill.

As we run to Him and receive His protection, comfort and peace, we will discover with David that His overwhelming love is better than life itself (Psalm 63:3). Why? Because, in His audacious lovingkindness, He died to purchase our salvation, so that we will be able to live together with Him for all eternity (1 Thessalonians 5:10).