Psalm 42

PSALM 42:1-11

As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.

I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?

Day and night I have only tears for food,

while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, "Where is this God of yours?"

My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be:

I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God,

singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sounds of a great celebration!

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God!

I will praise him again - my Savior and my God!

Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you -

even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar.

I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.

But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

"O God, my rock", I cry, "Why have you forgotten me?

Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?"

Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, "Where is this God of yours?"

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?

I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again -

My Savior and my God!

Discouragement and despair come to us all - at various times - for various reasons!

BUT - HE is our Hope! He is our Rock!

If you are in a place of discouragement or depression today I pray that you will remember - as David did - that GOD IS ALL YOU NEED! Each and every day He pours HIS Love on you!

May this Scripture bring you some relief - some encouragement - some hope!

BLESSINGS!

Ruthie