^{Psalm 30}

^{Sing praise to the Lord!}

 

^{Read Psalm 30-II Timothy 1:12}

We all suffer heartbreak. And sometimes the sorrow is so deep and painful, we feel like we can’t take another step. It’s often during these times of trials that we wonder where God is. If He loves us, why does He let us suffer?

King David knew these feelings well. He was God’s beloved, but he still faced many tribulations throughout his life. Yet David sings with gladness and thankfulness to the Lord.

When we are hurting the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But God calls us to do just that.

It’s the best therapy for our pain. When our eyes and hearts are focused on God and all He does for us, our sorrow will be drowned out by His goodness. Our mourning will turn into dancing and our sorrow into rejoicing. God never lets us suffer anything without a purpose. So we can give thanks knowing all things are in His hands and all things are used for our good, even our greatest heartaches. (Romans 8:28)

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶ Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16

I am so thankful for a Savior who knows all that we are going through because He experienced the same things.  We can be bold before Him.

He is:

v 1 lifter and deliverer

v 2 answerer of prayer and healer

v 3 preserver and life-giver

v 4 holy name

v 5 favor, comforter, and joy

v 6 provider, prosperity, and security

v 7 protector and strength

v 10 One who hears, has mercy, and helps

v 11 One who turns mourning into dancing and sackcloth to joy

 

Notice that David began the psalm with praise, praised God and gave thanks in the middle, and ended with praise and thanksgiving. In all his trials and adversity he kept his eyes on God.

 

Are you tired and weary?

What is going on in your life that has brought you discouragement?

Are you praising the Lord in this time?

 

Prayer:

Father,  I praise You because I know, You, in whom I believe and I am convinced that You are able to guard what I have entrusted to You. I know that I can trust that all things work together for good because I love You and am called according to Your purpose.  Faithful are You, who has called me and You will accomplish it. I rejoice in You the Holy One of Israel. Holy, Holy, Holy are you Lord God Almighty. In Jesus name, Amen