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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens

In the second movement of Psalm 62, the psalmist turns inward and begins to preach to his own soul. What was stated as conviction in the opening verses now becomes instruction: “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence.” Trust is no longer just expressed; it is reinforced. The psalmist knows that confidence must be practiced, not assumed, especially when pressure lingers.

The repetition here is gentle but firm. Once again, God is named as rock, salvation, and refuge—but now the language feels steadier, less defensive. The phrase “my hope is from him” marks a shift. Earlier, the psalmist declared safety; now he names expectation. Trust has moved from survival to anticipation. The future is not detailed, but it is placed securely in God’s hands.

What’s especially striking is how personal this section remains while also widening its reach. The psalmist’s confidence spills outward into invitation: “Trust in him at all times, O people.” Faith that has settled in the soul now becomes something shareable. This is not a sermon born of certainty about outcomes, but of experience—this is what has held me; it can hold you too.

The call to “pour out your heart before him” adds emotional texture to the trust being described. Silence before God does not cancel honesty with God. Waiting and pouring coexist. The psalmist suggests that refuge is not found in composure, but in access—in the freedom to bring fear, grief, and longing into God’s presence without restraint.

This psalm teaches us that mature trust is both internal and communal. It speaks gently to the self while opening space for others. Faith here is not rigid or closed off; it is stable enough to invite vulnerability. Having learned where to stand, the psalmist now teaches others—and his own soul—how to remain there.

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