Having a tough time? Need some help persevering? Here are some lessons I learned from the Psalmist. I believe these are the keys to what helped him persevere.
Psalm 77:4 You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5 I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.
6 I call to remembrance my song in the night; I meditate within my heart, And my spirit makes diligent search.
Remember your song in the night: Play or sing music that uplifts your soul. Meditate on the words of it.
7 Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more?
8 Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore?
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? Selah
Search out God's faithfulness.
10 And I said, "This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High."
11 ¶ I will remember the works of the LORD; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will also meditate on all Your work, And talk of Your deeds.
Take ownership of your feelings and know that they are not a true representation of God's character.
Remember what God has done and His faithfulness in the past.
13 Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; Who is so great a God as our God?
14 You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples.
15 You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
Turn your heart toward praise to Him for His power and redemption.
Once again, we see that praise and thanksgiving to God is the antidote to a heavy heart and troubled times. It is a sacrifice to God because it is difficult to offer praise and thanksgiving when you are troubled. God is pleased with these sacrifices.
Here they are in review:
Remember your song in the night: Play or sing music that uplifts your soul. Meditate on the words of it.
Search out God's faithfulness.
Take responsibility for your feelings and know that they are not a true representation of God's character.
Remember what God has done and His faithfulness in the past.
Turn your heart toward praise to Him for His power and redemption.
Dear Father, It's so easy to wallow in self-pity and depression. Help me to lift my praise to You and see how it changes my perspective and helps me to persevere! Amen.
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