God Will Lift You Up!

Anguish, Sorrow, Grief...

in this Psalms we read David praying to Yahweh, it's titled Prayer Turns Depression into Delight. 

"1I’m hurting, Lord—will you forget me forever? 

How much longer, Lord?

Will you look the other way when I’m in need? 

2How much longer must I cling to this constant grief?

I’ve endured this shaking of my soul.

So how much longer will my enemy have the upper hand?

Intercession

3Take a good look at me, Yahweh, my God, and answer me!

Breathe your life into my spirit.

Bring light to my eyes in this pitch-black darkness

or I will sleep the sleep of death.

4Don’t let my enemy proclaim, “I’ve prevailed over him.”

For all my adversaries will celebrate when I fall.

5I have always trusted in your kindness, so answer me.

I will spin in a circle of joy

when your salvation lifts me up.

6I will sing my song of joy to you, Yahweh,

for in all of this you have strengthened my soul.

My enemies say that I have no Savior,

but I know that I have one in you! "

Psalms 13 :1-6 TPT

Hard times are inevitable in this life. " In this life we will have trials, Jesus warns." (John 16:33) Sometimes circumstances seem too heavy. Sometimes we become emotionally burdened, physically depleted, or spiritually oppressed by dark thoughts. We have all suffered in one form or another. Humanity has experienced the fallen world we live in. When sin entered the world, Satan began to occupy this world causing Pain, Fear, Death, Sickness, Loss, and much more. But God is still and will forever be on the Throne! This earth is but a footstool to Him. He holds the whole world in his hands, can you trust Him?

In the Bible, there is a profound amount of character traits that express our God. Beginning and the End, First and the Last, Holy One, Blameless, Creator, All Powerful, Almighty, All Wise, All knowing, Omniscient ,Omnipotent, Deliverer, Defender, Protector, Provider, Righteous One, Just, True, The Way, Love, King, Maker, Master, Ruler , Commander, Savior, Miracle Worker, Healer, The Rock, Mighty Fortress, Firm Foundation, Shield, Redeemer, Rewarder, Glorious, Good, Faithful.

We can learn from King David, to run to God in tribulation, and trails. He expresses his heart in prayer, vulnerable, unashamed of being emotional naked. He cries out and then pleads with God, "Breathe your life in my spirit". This is where the psalm shifts from grief to delight. He begins to focus on God, rather than feelings. He begins to sing in worship of how God intervened and strengthens his soul.  He begins to be filled with faith and confidence saying, I know you are my Savior. Joy of Salvation in God, renews him and lifts him up!

                                                                                         Praise is your weapon, Prayer is the key!

Reflection:

Do you run to God or away from God in trials?

Do you cry out to him, or cry to people?

Do you ask him to intervene, and walk with you through the battle or are you operating in independence?

Do you praise him because of who he is, even when your trial is current? Praise is your weapon, Prayer is the key!

Scripture to Meditate on:

1 Peter 4:12-13 TPT

"12Beloved friends, if life gets extremely difficult, with many tests, don’t be bewildered as though something strange were overwhelming you. 13Instead, continue to rejoice, for you, in a measure, have shared in the sufferings of the Anointed One so that you can share in the revelation of his glory and celebrate with even greater gladness! "

Psalms 34:18 (TPT)

The Lord is close to all whose hearts are crushed by pain, and he is always ready to restore the repentant one.

Romans 5:5 (TPT)

And this hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who lives in us!

Romans 15:13 (TPT)

Now may God, the fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!

Psalms 42:5 (TPT)

So then, my soul, why would you be depressed? Why would you sink into despair? Just keep hoping and waiting on God, your Savior. For no matter what, I will still sing with praise, for you are my saving grace!

Prayer :

Psalms 130:1 TPT

Lord, I cry out to you out of the depths of my despair !

Psalms 31:2 (TPT)

Rescue me quickly when I cry out to you. At the sound of my prayer may your ear be turned to me. Be my strong shelter and hiding place on high. Pull me into victory and breakthrough.