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Psalm 31:9-16 – Sweating Bullets
Key Verses: (NLT)
- 9: “Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress.” – David begins to describe in these verses the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness we experience when we are hated or rejected. But he begins with a prayer for help: “Be gracious to me…”
- 9b: “My sight is blurred because of my tears. My body and soul are withering away.” – In times of distress we experience physical and emotional stress such as crying, illness, and fatigue.
- 10: “I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness…” – Stress results in anguish and deep pain. Rejection causes weakness and death.
- 11: “I am scorned by all my enemies and despised by my neighbors – even my friends are afraid to come near me.” – Our reputation can be damaged.
- 13: “I have heard the many rumors about me, and I am surrounded by terror. My enemies conspire against me.” – It can seem that everyone is against us.
- 14-15: “But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, ‘You are my God!’ My future is in your hands.” – Deliverance from isolation begins with our trust in the Lord.
- Who are your enemies and adversaries?
Promise of the Gospel:
We all experience times of severe stress in our lives. David vividly outlines the symptoms of stress, showing us that we are not alone in these types of experiences. With that knowledge and with the recognition that relief can only come from our trust in God, David provides us with two prayers that can be used to turn our situation over into God’s hands: “Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress,” and “I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, ‘You are my God!’ My future is in your hands.” In our faith and hope resides with God.
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