Psalm 61:2 KJV
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, When my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
We have all been tired or run down by life, but there are certain times where it seems the entire world is against us. In those moments, it is all we can do just to keep awake through the day.
Psalm 61 is the perfect psalm to recite to yourself during those times: verse 2 says, “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
But what does it mean to have our heart overwhelmed?
David is recognized as the author of this psalm, and he frequently found himself in situations where the entire world was against him. After being plucked from his father’s flocks and assigned to be a bodyguard and musician for King Saul, David was constantly sent out into battle and eventually hunted down by the king himself. Saul knew that the favor of God had departed from him and had been given to David, and his own failures haunted him to the point of madness. Even after Saul spared his life and he ascended to the throne, David was assailed by warring nations and his own sinful desires.
No matter the cause or reasons, we can all relate to David at times. It may seem like everything is against you: a bad diagnosis, a lost job or loved one, another failure, a fall to temptation, or some other calamity. And it seems like they all happen at once – when you assess your life and think you can stay steady under this new tension, another weight is dropped on your shoulders.
However, he never lost sight of the One Who could deliver him from any trouble: the Lord.
We must always remember that God not only wants to hear our cries, but He also wants to heal our cries. He wants to carve out the broken places in our lives, soothe them with His healing presence, and replace them with more of Himself. Only by inviting God into your hurt can you experience a peace that passes all understanding, regardless of what is happening around you.
In all things, Jesus is the ultimate hope for the world. His grace is sufficient for every shortcoming, and His strength is made perfect in every weakness. While we should express our sorrow in healthy ways, we should also be willing to give our hurt to God and trust that He will work something good from it. We will never fully understand the mind of God in this life, but that faith can sustain us through the dark times.
The next time your heart seems overwhelmed, try turning to God in worship. You may not feel fully invested, but the Word of God never returns void. God will use even the smallest amount of faith to work miraculous things in our hearts.
Run to the rock that is much higher than any problem you face, He is waiting on you to surrender it all to him.
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