Part of the homework for my Bible study is to read Psalm 55 and identify the four steps of "REED" as experienced by the Psalmist.
This is how I interpreted the Psalm in relation to "REED".
R (recognize the emotions)
David felt distraught, anguish, fear, hurt, and gratitude.
E ( express emotions to God)
David tells God he is distraught, and he expresses hurt about being betrayed by a friend. David tells God how scared he is. Finally, David expresses his love and gratitude for God's provision and holiness.
E ( evaluate what the emotions are saying about one's thoughts and beliefs).
At first, David wants vengeance, but ultimately he trusts God truth as his authority.
D ( decide to replace lies with God's truth)
David voices the truth about God; that God hears his voice; God ransoms him; God is enthroned forever; God sustains, and brings down the wicked. David ends the Psalm by saying, " I trust you".
Scripture verse:
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. But as for me, I trust in you" ( Psalm 55:22&23b).
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