"But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother" ~Psalm 131
This Psalm is only 3 verses long!
“A Song of Ascents. Of David. LORD, my heart is not arrogant, nor do I look haughty. I do not aspire to great things, nor concern myself with things beyond my ability. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the LORD from this time forth and forevermore.” ~Psalm 131
David is displaying a maturity. In his younger years, he had a boldness in the Lord that allowed him to slay giants. But perhaps now, as his body is aging, the wars are a thing of the past. He has quieted himself and is content to rest in the Lord. It is likely that he recalls words he has written, songs composed under the stars. Peace as the theme running throughout. Hope of the coming Messiah.
As the month of March draws to a close, let us also reflect on these things and become still in Him.
“I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. I have trusted in Your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory! Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together! Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!”
Written by: Bonnie Chovanec, 2026
