Psalm 73

“But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold” (2). The psalmist described how he almost ‘lost it’ due to deep frustration as he watched evil people get away with their wickedness (4-11). His justifiable anger, however, turned into bitterness (21-22). Overwhelmed by rage, he realized that if he lashed out, he would hurt those around him (15). Instead, the psalmist “entered the sanctuary of God” and found new perspective, recognizing God alone is the Judge (16-17).

“You hold me by my right hand” (23). When we bring our anger, pain, and other emotions into God’s presence, he holds us tightly. We may fail, but he is our strength and our peace, forever (26).