Reading this psalm, one cannot help realizing that its description of the outward situation precisely describes a person’s inner struggle. On one side are deeds, the desire to rely on strength, the urge to thrust oneself forward, vanity, and pride. On the other is the spirit calling us to humble ourselves before God, renounce ourselves, and trust Him. This is a daily struggle and a daily choice: with whom am I? Whose side am I on now, when I choose what to do and what to say? Who is the center of my life, its core, its very essence? These simple questions are always before us; there is always a choice.
