DESPAIR

Psalm 119: 25 – 32

We have all been through trouble, and many of us have known deep depression. There were times when we were children that it was difficult to go home after school, because we weren't sure what mood our parents might be in. we have all known fear. Most of us have been on a first name basis with poverty, and of the effects that it can have on us.
Even the J. Giels band wrote a bout desperation. (every now and then we do get desperate)
Yet at the bottom of our self dug pits, I know that there is hope in Jesus, that guidance come from the Holy Spirit, and that knowledge and power are in God's word.

25 (Daleth) I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
26 I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.

The words of Psalm 119 give us encouragement. We can be revived by God's word.
When our soul is full of sorrow, we can be strengthened by God's word.
When we are threatened by deceit, we can follow the truth of God's word.
Our hearts can be set free by God's command.
Life's demands can become overwhelming, and we can easily fall by the wayside. If that happens, we can find hope, strength, guidance, and knowledge.
Where?
In God's word.