My heart sank when I heard the news. As the shock rocked my soul, God in His kindness took me to a portion of Scripture, Psalm 107, that helped years ago. The passage felt like a familiar friend, welcoming me with open arms, and inviting me to come in.
Please join me as together we consider a powerful life lesson: Don’t Be Afraid to Cry.
The Bible’s account:
The psalmist portrays four scenarios of tragedy. 1) Some wandered homeless, 2) others sat in a self-created prison, 3) some became fools through rebellious ways, and 4) others sailed headlong into a storm at sea. In each heart wrenching situation—painful circumstances, prison chains, poor choices, and peril at sea—a pattern of deliverance emerges. Don’t Be Afraid to Cry. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.
God’s action:
He delivered them from their distress. v.6
He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle. v.7
He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. v.14
He sent forth His word and healed them. v.20
He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. v.30
Our application:
When life hits you hard (whether from your own choices or the choices of others) Don’t Be Afraid to Cry. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.
When we find ourselves helplessly tossed in storm-swirling realities, dependable navigation comes from the Scriptures. Don’t Be Afraid to Cry. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.
When we come to the end of ourselves, when we cry out to the Lord, He hears and He delivers! Don’t Be Afraid to Cry. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.
“Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord” (Psalm 107: 43).
Living With Eternal Intentionality®
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ
whom You have sent” (John 17:3).
What is most striking to you about this passage of Scripture?
Why do we hesitate to cry out to God?
Which situation is harder for you, poor choices of your own that bring you heartache or the choices of others that bring about your pain? Why?
What happens when we cry out to God?
