Psalms 42

Devotional:
I hear the tumult of the raging seas
    as your waves and surging tides sweep over me. (Psalm 42:7)

If you’ve ever swam too deep in choppy water, then you know the feeling of being adrift in what seems like a turbulent sea. Deep water is mysterious and cold and can drum up feelings of being alone and helpless. The Psalmist here invokes that feeling of a turbulent sea with the uncertainty of a life where God seems far away. Yet often, the depth of our pain and fear pushes us into the depth of the riches of the grace of God. However deep your fear and loneliness are, remember that God’s love is deeper. Whenever life seems to toss you about in a sea of uncertainty, call out to the God of our salvation and let the waterfalls of His grace bring the roar of peace into your heart.

Pray it:
Father, I praise you for your deep and mighty love even in those moments when I may think or feel that you have forgotten me. Help me to remember your love and hope in you this day. Amen.

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