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Psalm 13 - SL

Psalm 13 - Hope in the face of Sorrow and Anxiety

Although short, this psalm is definitely powerful.
I can't say I resonate with David's experiences in verses 1-4 at this point of my season or while I'm reading it. However, verse 6 is so real.
No matter what is occuring, no matter the kind of sorrow and troubles I'm facing, God is so wonderful to be praised and to be thanked for His many works.

I definitely have sorrow in my heart, with which I shared with you both, and it's still a struggle. It's so annoying to be annoyed at myself for just failing and not keeping discipline. Yet, instead of cursing myself, I want to keep rooted in this pillar of support - our faith. God truly has done so much in my life that I can always hold fast to His presence and His plans for me.


I pray that I can keep holding fast and not let go, and that this in turn will lead me to keep trecking forward with my discplines and daily victories!



(Blogging late from reading this earlier in the week)

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  1. Juliano YiAugust 22, 2018 at 7:21 AM

    Amen to that ! I do believe the battle is to turn our eyes to the hope that we find in Christ, rather than constantly looking back in our past. I encourage you to keep looking forward for the hopeful things God will bring about. That all of the sorrows will be 'cashed in' into joy and dancing.

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  2. 650August 25, 2018 at 5:25 PM

    I hear you... It can be very annoying when we get so frustrated at the fact that we can't stop falling. It's definitely important to show ourselves grace and take comfort in knowing who our God is, but it should also strike fear knowing who our God is. I remember my dad telling me this. "Life is easy, it's just a series of yes or no questions. Sure some of those questions can be hard, but at the end of the day, is it wise? If so, then do it. If not, then don't." I would encourage you to ask yourself that when you think about sinning. "Is this wise?" If so, then do it. If not, then don't.

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