Psalm 13:1 How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will You hide your face from me?
My devo reading this morning took me to Psalm 13, which resonated deeply with me. Many times in my life I have cried out to God—Why this? Why now? Why isn’t it getting any better? Why can’t I feel Your presence? Where are You? Sometimes, instead of answers, there’s only silence.
Psalm 13:2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?…
Thankfully, I am (mostly) at a place where, even when it seems like God is nowhere to be found, I can cling to the fact that He loves me unconditionally, that He promises never to leave me. Even when I have worn my knees out, pleading with Him to show up, act, move, yet it seems nothing is changing, I KNOW He is there, working, even when I don’t feel it. I know because He promised He would never leave me, never forsake me, and He always keeps His promises.
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your presence, Your salvation, and Your promises. Thank You that even when my heart aches over loss, grief, injustice, I know that You are with me, drawing me closer, making a way I can’t yet perceive. Help me, no matter the trials or heartaches, to cling to You. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 13:6 I will sing the LORD’s praises, for He has been good to me.
Have a blessed day.