David wrote in Psalm 25:1,3, “O Lord, I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God!….No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,”

The dictionary defines “disgraced” as shamed, humiliated, and dishonored. My takeaway from this passage is that when we trust God, we should conduct ourselves with confidence, trusting in this, God’s promise. There is no guarantee that people will treat us with respect, but it does not matter, because we have the favor of God on us.

David also writes in Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”

Dear Lord, we give you our lives, hopes, and dreams and trust ourselves to you. Help us remember to live therefore in the confidence of your love and favor. In Jesus’ name. Amen.