{"id":4037,"date":"2025-08-04T07:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T07:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/?p=4037"},"modified":"2025-08-04T00:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T00:40:48","slug":"trust-beyond-the-tried-and-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/trust-beyond-the-tried-and-true\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Beyond the Tried and True"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday, August 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trust Beyond the Tried and True<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.\u00a0Psalm 20:7<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Psalm 20, King David is on the brink of war. As was customary for a king before battle, he offers sacrifices to God, seeking divine favor. Meanwhile, the people gather, lifting their voices in prayer for David\u2019s success: \u201cMay the LORD answer you\u2026 May he send you help\u2026 May he remember all your sacrifices.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of those moments that feels almost cinematic, like the calm before the storm in movies where warriors are about to clash. The air is thick with anticipation, and the weight of what\u2019s coming can almost be felt. Yet, in the midst of this tension, the psalm takes an unexpected turn.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome trust in chariots and some in horses,<\/strong><\/p>\n

but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.\u201d \u2013 Psalm 20:7<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s a comforting thought, right? Easy to say when everything is hypothetical, but let\u2019s not forget the context. David was not preparing for a hypothetical battle; he was preparing for war. Chariots and horses weren\u2019t just poetic symbols, they were the epitome of military strength at that time. Remember, Israel was instructed not to accumulate large numbers of horses (Deuteronomy 17:16), presumably so they wouldn\u2019t grow dependent on military might. Their true strength would come from God, not from the forces of this world.<\/p>\n

They represented the greatest of what earthly might could offer. Yet, in the face of this overwhelming force, David chooses to remind himself and his people that real security doesn\u2019t come from what\u2019s tried and true in this world, but from the name of God alone.<\/p>\n

When we face challenges, whether it\u2019s a battle with illness, a financial strain, or an overwhelming decision, we may be tempted to rely on what\u2019s tried and true, on the things that give us a sense of control. But God calls us to a radical kind of trust. The kind of trust that doesn\u2019t lean on our own understanding, but surrenders fully to His will, knowing He is our refuge and strength.<\/p>\n

Prayer for today<\/strong>:\u00a0Lord, thank You for reminding me that my true strength lies in You, not in the things of this world. When I am tempted to rely on what\u2019s familiar and safe, help me to trust in Your name above all else. May I remember that You are my defender, my provider, and my guide. Lead me, Lord, and I will follow. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Monday, August 4 Trust Beyond the Tried and True Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.\u00a0Psalm 20:7 In Psalm 20, King David is on the brink of war. As was customary for a king before battle, he offers sacrifices to God, seeking divine […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4037"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4044,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037\/revisions\/4044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerstonecem.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}