Psalm_77

Scripture

 

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭77:1-6‬ ‭‬‬

 

“I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted. I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. You don’t let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray! I think of the good old days, long since ended, when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and ponder the difference now.”

 

Observation-What does it say? 

 

This is a psalm of Asaph. In this psalm the author writes of his yearning for God’s help in the midst of all of life’s struggles. He writes how he feels his prayers are unanswered, that God has turned away from him, and forgotten him in his time of need. But just as Asaph seems to be losing hope, he remembers all the times that God had been faithful. He remembers God’s holiness. He remembers God’s might! Then this psalm from Asaph which began with him feeling hopeless, turns out being a psalm of hope and praise! 😊

 

Understanding-What does it mean?

 

Jesus turns my fears into faith!

 

As I was reading this psalm, I related so much to it. I hate to admit it, but this whole pandemic thing has gotten me depressed. Then to add all the violence and disunity in this world, (especially in this nation alone), it would really leave me feeling frustrated and down. Then to add on top of that, all of life’s other struggles and stresses that seemed to kick me down, when it seemed I was turning the corner on the other stuff. I too, like Asaph, would question God if he turned away from me. “What is going on God?”, I would ask. Or “When is this season of life going to be over?” I just wanted things to go back to the way they used to be.

 

Then I too, like Asaph, would remember God’s faithfulness. I would remember all of the times God had been there for me and gotten me out of bad situations. I would remember His provision and protection in my life. I would remember all His blessings as I would look around me. Then finally I would remember His love for me. I would turn to His Word, read my Bible and see just how much He loves me. It would really change my mindset in life when I would do that. Remembering what God did for me on the cross, by sending Jesus to die for my sins, helped me remember that even Jesus wasn’t exempt from going through life’s struggles. That Jesus would get His strength from God. That Jesus overcame the world and overcame death! That I too can do the same by putting my hope and trust in Him. That with Jesus on my side, I can do all things! All these things God has reminded of these past couple of weeks, has brought me peace, and has brought me hope to continue running the race of life.

 

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”-‭‭John‬ ‭16:33

 

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”-‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:13

 

Life Application

 

Continue to look to God in prayer and reading His Word.

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Thank You God for Your faithfulness. Thank You for always being there, never leaving me or forsaking me. Thank you for Your Living Word that speaks to me and reminds me just how great and mighty You are. Thank You Jesus for Your unconditional love. Forgive me for doubting or questioning You. I know You will use all these things going on in my life right now for good, if I continue to put my faith and trust in You. May You continue to mold me into the man You want me to be. May You continue to use me to bring glory and honor to Your name. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

 

-Moses Gaddi

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