Real safety and security come from the LORD. Therefore, what does the Psalmist urge us to do? "Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us" (62:8).

How are we specifically to trust in Him? What are the components he outlines?
1.    Waiting for the LORD (vv.1,5) Waiting for God in silence.  How often do I keep a silent vigil before You, O Lord?  This is the cure for not being shaken by the circumstances, afflictions and troubles of this life. 
2.    Listening to the LORD. What are we to do while we wait? Listen.
3.    Meditating on the LORD - 62:5 - David speaks to his soul. He is driving the truths about God into his soul.
4.    Beseeching the LORD. Pouring out your heart to the Lord (v.8). The way to express faith in our Lord is to pour out our hearts before him in prayer. 

Why should we do this?  God is a God of immense power and steadfast love.  He can do something about the burdens of our hearts because of His power.  He wants to do something about the burdens of our hearts because of His love. The Lord possesses the "power" (v.11) to do us good. The LORD possesses the intention to do us good. It is called "hesed" (v.12) - the ESV translates it "steadfast love."