Why ·am I so sad [are you downcast, my soul]?
Why ·am I so upset [are you groaning/in an uproar]?
I ·should [or will] ·put my hope in [wait for] God
and ·keep praising [or will again praise] him,
my ·Savior [Victor] and my God. (Psalm 43:5 Expanded Bible)
REFLECTION
There are times when I feel so discouraged, but I pray anyway. Feelings fluctuate, but God is faithful and He fully understands. He knows in full, we know in part. Irrespective of how we may feel, let’s not drown in despair but rather take our fickle feelings to our Maker in prayer and trust His higher ways…”For the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases.” (see Lamentations 3:22-23) Let’s ask Him to help us fully cooperate with Him, for He is for us, not against us. Let’s live with an eternal perspective and “…know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” (see Romans 8:28 AMP)
PRAYER POEM: Reveal
LORD, thank You that I can come to You as I am and be raw and real about how I really feel. I ask that You reveal to me what You want to heal and make it clear what I need to do while I wait on You.
