Sing Again!

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Sing Again!

Psalm 5:11 “But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.”
 
Dear Kids,
We all experience times of difficulty when we cannot share all of the details with our friends or family. There are just some things that no one can understand or that are just too painful to express in words. These crises produce a weight of loneliness that can’t be measured. It is in times like these that I am glad for the Psalms. So many of these writings are gut-deep expressions of internal struggles stemming from real life trials that give comfort in our time of need.

Yesterday, Abigail and I were reading Psalm 5. This Psalm of David was a very real appeal to God for help and protection against the wicked. As we read, Abigail and I both wondered what were the circumstances that caused David’s deep groaning and cry to his God. Though this shepherd-king had many trials in in his life, we agreed that we were glad all the details were not spelled out in this Psalm. David’s more general discussion of his circumstances made it easier to connect our own struggles with the feelings that he expressed.

Once we connected with the heartbreak, we came up with some thoughts for how to deal with our own struggles.

  1. Start the Day with Prayer – Each morning the Lord heard David’s voice. When the sun rose in the eastern sky, this man laid his requests before the God of heaven. Though we can pray at any time, there is something life-giving about starting the day in prayer. As we release our concerns and worries to Him, we can start fresh, trusting that He will see us through.
  2. Wait Expectantly for Answers – When David spread his requests before God in the morning, he spent the rest of the day waiting expectantly for answers. He did not come to God as a last resort, but recognized his need was fresh every day. He believed that God would come through for him.
  3. Remind Yourself of God’s Nature – David spoke to God about Who He was. He reminded God, but also himself, of God’s attributes. He is a God who does not take pleasure in wickedness, and no evil dwells in Him. Those who love to boast, as well as those who make it their practice to live sinfully, have no standing before God.
  4.  Ask for Guidance – When faced with struggles against those who do not follow God, the way often becomes complicated. David asked God to lead him in a straight path. He does not want to get caught in a trap by his enemies’ lies and flattering tongues.
  5. Ask for Victory – David knew that God is just and that God blesses the righteous and punishes the wicked. He asked God to hold his enemies accountable for their misdeeds and let them fall into their own trap.
  6. Rejoice in a Safe Refuge – In pouring out his heart to God, David experienced a deep peace and joy in the middle of his difficult circumstances. The realization came to him that within the circle of God’s protection there is nothing to fear. God’s favor rests on those righteous ones who belong to Him.

There are just some trial details that you can’t share with others. But there is no need to feel alone and helpless. Just turn to the Psalms and you will find others who have walked the path of pain before you. You will find yourself in the words of Scripture, but best of all you will be encouraged to know that God was faithful then and will be so for you today, too.

Take refuge in our great God and soon you will be able to sing again!

Love,

Mama

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Hi, I'm Sandy! 

I write inspirational letters based on the Bible that share words of hope, encouragement, truth, and healing to my children and anyone else who longs for a mama's touch.

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