10/08/2020

Psalm 13
Sadness of the heart

The book of Psalms addresses all the feelings one could experience, challenges we might face and also offers guidance for serving the Lord. Let’s spend some time and discuss these over the next few days or weeks, depending on how the Lord leads us.

“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day?” (vers 2)

What saddens you the most? Is it the poverty and hunger that has overtaken our planet, perhaps an abused child, broken marriage or is it your unanswered prayer for something you want? Are you sad, heart broken and disappointed, not having received what you expected from the Lord?

We are often overtaken by sadness, simply because things didn’t go our way, yet David experiences a deep felt sore in his heart, due to the relentless persecution from Saul and even questioning God’s faithfulness. How long… how long… how long, is David’s plea to the Lord.

We can learn much from David. Through his sadness and distress He trusted in the Lord for deliverance. Even though he became impatient an despondent, he didn’t give up and realized that God is faithful and deals “bountifully” (generously).

Instead of being sad about the things we want and can’t have, we should be grateful for the things we do have. Our hearts should rejoice, knowing God has bought us free from the bondage of sin and gives us everything we need to serve Him and live a life of gratitude.

Be honest with yourself and with God today regarding your wants and rather pray for the needs of others. Bring those who are truly heart broken, due to the loss of a loved one or an incurable disease before the Lord and pray for the healing of their souls amidst their tribulation.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“