Even when it hurts…

Are there verses you keep stumbling over again and again? 

For me, over the past few months, it’s been Psalm 37:5, a verse I’d love to look at together with you today.

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do this.” (Psalm 37:5, NIV) 

What does this verse stir up in you? Probably a brief moment where you feel deeply moved and say, “Yes, Lord—here is my life. I trust You.”

But if we’re honest, those are often just moments, and shortly afterward we’ve already forgotten them again… What really stands out to me is the word “commit.” The Hebrew word behind it means: “to roll onto someone,” “to hand over,” or “to lay down.” Wow!

Picture this: A burden is rolled off my shoulders and placed onto God’s shoulders.

WOW—again!

Practically speaking, this means I stop trying to control everything internally, and I give God the right to lead—even in ways that are different from what I want. 

Jesus Himself is our greatest example here. In the greatest pain imaginable, He still said:

“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39, NIV) 

Are we really ready to say these words—and truly mean them?

It’s easy to say, “Here is my life, I trust You,” but are we aware that this also means, “Not my will, but Your will be done—even if it hurts?”

Anyone who can do that has truly understood this: Even when it hurts, God still means it for good!

Are you ready to say that today and, by doing so, place the burden of your life onto God?Honestly, it’s a pretty good deal. 😉 Think about it, and remember…

You are a miracle!