Psalm 13 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 13.

Meditate on verse 1.

How long, O LORD?  Will You forget me forever?

How long will You hide Your face from me?

David was in a low place when he wrote this Psalm, so low that he thought he might die.  Have you or someone you love ever been overcome with sorrow and depression all day long?  This short Psalm can be a big help.  Notice how David handled his distress.

David addressed his questions to God.  He was honest with God.  If he had expressed some of the same thoughts to a friend or counselor, he might have been thought of as histrionic.  But God did not accuse him for being dramatic.  God can handle raw emotion; He understands. 

After pouring his heart out to God, David recalled God’s lovingkindness in the past; he could trust God in his present situation.  He remembered God had dealt bountifully with him; he chose to sing and rejoice in God’s salvation.

Pray Psalm 13:3 and 6 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Consider and answer ________ and me, O LORD my God.

Enlighten our eyes, or we will sleep the sleep of death.

We are trusting in Your lovingkindness.

Our hearts will rejoice in Your salvation.

We will sing to You, LORD,

 because You have dealt bountifully with us.

In Your name, Jesus~”