Bereavement,
hardship, divorce – the Word of God speaks of these difficulties in Job
and in the words of Jesus. These things can bring on deep depression.
We see this in Job’s reaction to his bereavement and hardship. In such
circumstances, we must take our thoughts to the Lord, even if, as in the
case of Job, the pouring out of the soul to the Lord doesn’t seem to
be a very positive thing. It is to the Lord that we cry. When we do
this, we keep open our lifeline to Him. He will renew our strength. He
will lift us out of our trouble. Whatever trouble we face, we must learn
to say, with the Psalmist: ”Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to
my cry. Give ear to my prayer … ” (Psalm 17:1).
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word … will not return to Me empty, but will … achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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