Out of the Pit
28 Feb 2010 3 Comments
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“Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. . .for you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” (Psalm 86:6-7,13,15,17 NIV)
The last month or so have been pretty difficult for me, as I’ve struggled with feeling depressed and just plain sick of always being in pain. I was tired and worn out and in need of some time to rest and gain some better perspective on what life is for me. But more than that, where God wants me to be in it and what He would have me do.
The above Psalm assures me that God doesn’t leave me at these times. He is still there listening for my cries, giving me His grace, and comforting me in my pain.
In the midst of feeling down, I came across the album of songs that Steve Curtis Chapman wrote in the year following the tragic death of his daughter. They highlight so beautifully, how his family have trusted in God, even when it was hard to accept what had happened.
I let the following words wash over me, again and again, because that’s what I want to do – trust in the God who does know what He’s doing.
“And I will trust You, I’ll trust You
Trust You God, I will
Even when I don’t understand
Even then I will say again
You are my God
And I will trust You” *
I’m grateful for the way these words came into my life, just at the time I needed them most. We don’t need to always understand, we just need to trust in the one who does. He has promised to always hear us as these verses say, and help and comfort us.
*Steve Curtis Chapman – I will Trust You – You can click here to watch a video and hear this song. Beautiful!
About the Author:
Fiona Burrows lives in Melbourne, Australia. She is thankful for the difference God makes in her life as she lives with chronic pain. She enjoys finding time for writing, travel and photography.
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Feb 28, 2010 @ 06:58:24
Fiona! I had not heard that song before and the video to it is beautiful. I had tears in my eyes as I listened. It reminded me of how I felt when my daughter was taken from us – and exactly the road God led us down – bring us to a place of having to trust. It reminds me of Habukkuk 3:17-19 – three of my favorite verses. What a lesson to learn – that when we cannot praise Him for what He allows – we can praise Him for who He is – a trustworthy God. Thank you so much for this reminder today!
Be blessed
deni
Feb 28, 2010 @ 16:12:36
Hi deni,
Thanks so much for your comments. You would probably identify with many of his songs on that album (Beauty Will Rise) – I think it’s very special because of where he was writing from, on his journey. Our pain, or hurt is different for all of us, but God meets us where we are.
God bless,
Fiona
Feb 28, 2010 @ 21:35:48
Fiona my friend, my heart goes out to you. But how wonderfully the Lord comforted you with this song. I also watched the video, which spoke deeply to me, knowing the circumstances under which it was written.
The Christian life sure is a life of faith. I’m just thinking of another song, “I Will Trust When I Cannot See.” I can’t remember many of the words, but it’s the same idea.
Those verses from the Psalms show the transparency, the depth of emotions and the overcoming trust by David, the one God called “a man after his own heart” (or words to that effect).
Thank you for sharing. I think this will be uplifting to many, as it has been to me and Deni.
Big hug, Beth