From Despair to Hope. Read Psalm 42:1-11 Throughout the Day. Many thoughts flow through our Minds.in the midst of our thinking an undercurrent of despair can creep in while we watch the nightly news,hear of cancer diagnosis,sort out a misunderstanding or deal with whatever Were facing that day. Exiled North to Jordan and Overflowing with a longing to return to Jerusalem. The psalmist voiced his deep sadness. Rather than denying or minimizing his pain he clearly identified his sorrow and proclaimed his thirst for God. Then what? The psalmist spoke to his soul.was he mad? Did he have A personality disorder? No! He practiced the secret to Overcoming Hopelessness.- the Hopelessness that can trickle into our hearts and minds until we find ourselves in the rushing current, tumbling toward a waterfall of despair. 3 times in psalms 42 and 43 the psalmist admonishes his Soul to Hope in God, for I will yet praise him! The psalmist encouraged his Soul to Praise God-in other words,to acknowledge,affirm, and adore Gods character. Even when he was feeling downcast in spirit or disturbed in heart. Our souls need similar encouragment. When we choose to dwell upon Gods character we always have something to Praise Him about. His Loving Kindness,Goodness, Power,Faithfulness and mercy. If we want to fill our souls with Hope, we can start by filling our Mouths with Praise. When we choose to dwell on Gods light & Truth. Our Souls can Overflow with the comfort of being Guided by God. When we choose to live close to Gods Heart We Overflow with Delight & Joy. If You are submerged in pain sorrow despair and confusion, maybe you need to give your Soul a Good talking to. Psalms 42:5 Why are you downcast I My Soul? Why So Disturbed within me? Put your Hope In God for I will yet praise Him. My Savior and My God.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:29:40 +0000
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