God: the source of all power. David spent most of his development years out with the sheep. This job was a dirty job, a lowly job, an unregarded job, a lonely/isolated job. But it was during this time where David got to love God, His Word, and see Him in action. God was David’s constant companion. David noticed God in everything he saw. David depended on God for his and his sheep’s basic needs and protection. His relationship with God was very personal (that is probably why David was torn up when people disrespected/disregarded God’s Word/laws/decrees). David relied on God’s strength every day while tending to his sheep, which served as a training ground for the challenges he would later face. I think that is why the Psalms are so encouraging. They are like a balm for our souls. They resonate with us because we can relate to David’s struggles, but we also witness his deep relationship with the Lord. David depended on God for the strength and power to make it through each day, each struggle, and to not loose hope. David used the power of God’s Word to encourage, strengthen, embolden, and comfort him through his trials. I