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IBS 20 - Psalm 17:15

IBS 20
Psalm 17:15
“As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.”

Be satisfied. 
David went through a lot. Literally ran for his life. He could’ve gotten mad at God, “God why do I have to kill Goliath? Why is Saul trying to kill me? Why do I have to run? Why are you doing this?” David could’ve left God. But he didn’t. He stayed faithful, obeyed, and was content. He  killed Goliath and God made him fearless. He ran from Saul and God hid him. God provided for David and David learned he could trust God completely and be okay with the things God does. 
It’s hard to be content with God’s plans for my life. Before I know what He has for me, I’m unsure and question a lot. Before I decided to come here, I was really questioning God if this was the path for me to take. I was pretty unhappy when God told me to go. I wanted to plan my life out instead of Him. Yet, I was obedient, and God has shown His faithfulness to me since I’ve been here. 
I’ve been learning to trust God in a completely different way since I’ve been here, and it’s opened my eyes to the love and mercy He has. I know I don’t have to worry about my planning being the best for me then God’s plan for me and I don’t have to question Him. I’ve learned more of who this God is that I serve, and I’ve become more satisfied with who He is then how I was in Indy. 
What He has for me, I will be content and I will trust that His ways are better then my ways. 


Application: I will have Gabbi draw a cool path on my arm as a reminder that His ways are better then mine. 

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