Psalms Streak: A Daily Devotional in the PsalmsSample

Help for Every Emotion

Every day, we go through a huge range of emotions. We can start the day feeling wonderful, and by the time we get to school, we already feel defeated and low. Our feelings are important, and they can direct our whole day. David was an emotional guy and full of real feelings, which he often expressed very freely. In this Psalm, he is showing a longing for God to act! He writes an urgent prayer for help, and it feels like he has many needs and is short on time. Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wanted someone who hurt you to suffer? Believe us, those are common and understandable feelings! We need God! We need His wisdom and guidance. "Oh Lord, make haste to help me”.

We are surrounded by people, friends, family, and teammates who are crying out for help, too. They need the healing God offers. We see in this Psalm that God will not only meet our needs but their needs, too. He desires for others to experience His love and peace. The psalmist writes, "May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You. May those who long for Your saving help always say the Lord is great". Even when David is feeling poor and needy, he is thinking about others. He knows that God is his deliverer and his help. He knows God can be that for others too.

GO DEEP: How are you feeling today? Do you feel like David feels in this psalm? Ask God to be close to you and give you the help you need. Remember, He never leaves you nor forsakes you. Do you know someone who is desperate for help? Ask God how you can share with them that He can be their help and their deliverer today.

BE BOLD: Who needs to hear this? Who could you share it with?