"For my life is spent with sorry, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity; and my bones waste away. Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach, especially to my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me." - Psalm 31:10-11
What powerful words here from David. His life has become consumed with sorrow to the point that he feels his body is physically failing him. On top of that, his friends and family have deserted him as well.
When pain and sorrow are so severe they begin to impact you physically it's not an easy situation to handle. I remember clearly the day my grandmother passed. There were honestly times when people came by to talk that day and we would be standing and I had to sit down because I felt all my strength leaving me. I never felt as emotionally drained and worn down as I did that night. Fortunately, I didn't have to deal with it alone as David did since we were surrounded by loving family, friends, and church members.
Their support was crucial, but the primary thing that made it possible to get thru that loss, and others, and be able to look back on it with peace has been having faith in God's plan. "But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors.!" - Psalm 31:14-15
I don't always know or understand everything that happens in life. But I do know that multiple times throughout God's word, He reassures us that His plan is perfect. We often times need to practice more patience to see His plans come to fruition but if we will trust in Him and see His will they will work out.
If you have a problem, a burden, or a loss today that seems too much; make that call for help to God by praying out to Him. Attend a worship service at a local church this morning and lay your concerns out before God. Place your faith in Him, either for the first time or in a rededication of wanting to walk closer to Him. "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 31:24
What powerful words here from David. His life has become consumed with sorrow to the point that he feels his body is physically failing him. On top of that, his friends and family have deserted him as well.
When pain and sorrow are so severe they begin to impact you physically it's not an easy situation to handle. I remember clearly the day my grandmother passed. There were honestly times when people came by to talk that day and we would be standing and I had to sit down because I felt all my strength leaving me. I never felt as emotionally drained and worn down as I did that night. Fortunately, I didn't have to deal with it alone as David did since we were surrounded by loving family, friends, and church members.
Their support was crucial, but the primary thing that made it possible to get thru that loss, and others, and be able to look back on it with peace has been having faith in God's plan. "But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors.!" - Psalm 31:14-15
I don't always know or understand everything that happens in life. But I do know that multiple times throughout God's word, He reassures us that His plan is perfect. We often times need to practice more patience to see His plans come to fruition but if we will trust in Him and see His will they will work out.
If you have a problem, a burden, or a loss today that seems too much; make that call for help to God by praying out to Him. Attend a worship service at a local church this morning and lay your concerns out before God. Place your faith in Him, either for the first time or in a rededication of wanting to walk closer to Him. "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 31:24
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