Awake My Soul, And Sing
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. —Psalm 57:7-11 Even for all of King David’s mistakes, he was called "a man after God’s own heart." I think we catch a glimpse of that heart in this Psalm. David had been anointed as the next king of Israel, and the current king wasn't so thrilled about that. King Saul was out for blood, and would stop at nothing! David was a fugitive living on the run. At the time this was penned, he was spending his days hiding in a cave. If anyone had reason to be depressed, it was David. It seemed as though none of his dreams would ever be fulfilled. Everywhere he turned there were those who sought hi