Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life throws your way? Do you ever wonder if anyone truly understands the depth of your struggles? In this episode of my podcast, The Burt (Not Ernie) Show, we dive into the comforting words of Psalm 10, offering hope and encouragement to those who feel afflicted.
Psalm 10:14 reminds us that God sees our trouble and grief. It's a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our struggles. The verse speaks to the omnipresence of the Lord, who not only acknowledges our pain but also takes it into consideration as He works in our lives. This truth has been a source of immense encouragement for many, including myself, over the past few years.
Continuing with Psalm 10, verse 17 highlights a profound truth: 'You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.' This verse beautifully captures the essence of His empathy and support. It reassures us that even in our darkest moments, when our desires shift from worldly aspirations to cries for relief and understanding, He is listening, and He is ever so close to us in our hardest moments and deepest grief.
The episode delves deeper into how our desires transform when we are afflicted compared to when we are thriving. It’s a poignant reminder of the human condition and the shifts in our emotional and spiritual needs. When we are on top of the world, our desires might lean towards material success or personal achievements. However, when we face affliction, our desires often pivot towards seeking solace, understanding, and hope. In this way, our troubled seasons are a blessing - they draw us into deeper prayer, and we seek after the Lord in ways that differ from our days of ease.
This is a call to reflect on what is afflicting you today and to find solace in the knowledge that you are heard and encouraged by the Lord God Almighty. Whether you are seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, or simply a moment of peace, the words of Psalm 10 offer comfort that only God provides.
Listen in as we explore these themes and find inspiration in the timeless words of scripture. Let this episode be a reminder of God's promises, encouraging you to trust in His well-timed intervention and grab hold of the peace Jesus promises amidst life's challenges.
If any of the listeners to this episode would like to be on my email list and get the verse and prayer emails, which I send a few times a month, the easiest way to do that is to go to JanLBurt.com and scroll down a bit to where it says God’s Promises in Isaiah, enter your email and you’ll get an immediate reply email with verses from Isaiah that are promises God makes, and you'll be on the list for the next email I send out with a verse and a prayer and you just hit reply and send me your prayer request, those go to an inbox that I see right away, which is so nice for me to be able to quickly start praying. And that’s it, I’ll be praying.
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