Psalm 31:9
In a document film about three legendary guitarist, Jack white described the first essential for writing a song: "If you don't have a struggle already inside of you or around you, you have to make one up."
The songs that mean the most to us give expression to our deepest feelings. Many of the Psalms, often called "the Bible's songbook," were born out of struggle. They capture our disappointment and fears, yet they always point us toward the faithful love of God.
In Psalm 32, David wrote: "Have mercy on me, O Lord. For I am in trouble; my eye wasted away with grief. Yes, my soul and my body!" (V.9). He speaks of a trap set for him (v.4). His own sin (v.10). abandonment by friends (vv.11-12). And plots against his life (v.13).
Yet, David's hope was not in his own strength. But in God. "I trust in you, O Lord: I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me" (vv. 14-15).
Psalms invite us to pour ours hearts to God because He has stored up. His goodness for those who trust in Him (v.19).
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