Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?
This is the cry of an anguished heart—David, Jesus, I could even see Job, in his anguish, uttering something similar. My wording usually runs, “Seriously, Lord? Why? One more thing?” For me, at least, it is not a declaration of abandonment; it is more of trying to process whatever is happening, trying to reconcile the painful reality, whatever it may be, with the loving God I know exists. Sometimes that is a difficult process.
Psalm 22:4-5 In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. To you they cried out and were saved; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.
David looks to his ancestors as he processes. He sees God’s faithfulness to them and knows, despite his current feelings, his current situation, that God is faithful. In my own life, I look to all the ways, big and small, God shows me His loving kindness. It helps me remember that whatever difficulty may be occurring, God loves me, and He’s with me, holding me, even if I cannot yet perceive it in a given situation.
Psalm 22:11 Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for allowing us to process life, to question and be angry, to doubt and fear, to remember Your faithfulness and know that You are with us. Draw us closer. Always. Amen.
Psalm 22:19 But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
Have a blessed day. Love you.