Reading Psalms 83. Written around the time of the exile in the tension of war and hardship. Wanting God to destroy God\u2019s own enemies while making themselves an enemy of God. The tension of needing the Savior to come. The call for the nation of God to realize they serve God alone. Israel was called to represent God, now disciples are called. The need for believers to remain in the Lord in the face of difficult situations, circumstances, or in the face of difficult people. To set yourself up for success in these trials, enter them from a place of remaining in Christ. Increase your intentional time of prayer and devotion. Gain life from the Word of God just as God spoke life into existence. God is supreme over all the earth. When facing difficult people take encouragement in knowing they are acting out of a dark place in their heart from which they need to be set free, and that they too will learn the goodness of God. The memory of God will not be wiped out. \xa0