Psalm 88:1-7 The agony of one who is experiencing great difficulty and pain in life is being portrayed. His prayers have not brought the results he desires, and his soul is crying out to God in the midst of his trouble. This passage can often represent what the believer goes through from time to time. Where is God when you are hurting so much? The Lord has not departed, but is simply working out His plan in our lives, a plan that we do not see or understand. Our task is to trust Him with all our hearts!
The prayer of a burdened heart – verses 1-2
The pain of many troubles – verse 3
The pit which was facing him – verses 4-5
The problem was coming from the hand of the Lord – verses 6-7
We often do not see that the trouble we are facing is coming from the Lord. The psalmist said “Thy wrath lieth hard upon me” and “Thou hast afflicted me.” God chastens us, not because He wants to hurt us, but because He loves us, and doesn’t want us to ruin our lives!
Verse for MeditationVerse 2 – “Let my prayer come before Thee: incline Thine ear unto my cry.”
Meditation Prayer“Lord, help me to remember that my troubles are coming from You, and that You want me to trust completely in You.”
The prayer of a burdened heart – verses 1-2
The pain of many troubles – verse 3
The pit which was facing him – verses 4-5
The problem was coming from the hand of the Lord – verses 6-7
We often do not see that the trouble we are facing is coming from the Lord. The psalmist said “Thy wrath lieth hard upon me” and “Thou hast afflicted me.” God chastens us, not because He wants to hurt us, but because He loves us, and doesn’t want us to ruin our lives!
Verse for MeditationVerse 2 – “Let my prayer come before Thee: incline Thine ear unto my cry.”
Meditation Prayer“Lord, help me to remember that my troubles are coming from You, and that You want me to trust completely in You.”