My God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon--from Mount Mizar.
Psalms 42:6 NIV
We begin this week where we left off last week. When you are struggling through a time of depression or heartache, the answer out is a proper recognition of who God is.
The Psalmist was in an unknown land. Research cannot lead us clearly to where he is as he writes the Psalm. This fact is a good indicator of the life the Psalmist is living. He feels that he is far away from help and that life is caving in all around him. Ever felt that way? Have you ever felt that you were all alone in your suffering; like there was no one who could help you with your pain?
When life finds us in desolate situations and places, there should be a deeply implanted reminder in our hearts that God is our source of strength, “an ever present help in time of trouble”. We shouldn’t have to wonder where God is. The reality of His goodness and mercy should permeate our very beings.
I realize those words are but good goals when we are struggling through a time of suffering, but still, part of the Christian experience should be a growing recognition of who God is, what God has, can and will do, and then allowing those truths to replace our feelings of doubt.
The Psalmist, in the midst of his troubles, reminded himself of God. It was that information that gave him the strength to get through the day.
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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