Misery loves company is a timeless expression which applies to nearly every generation. Beside the Great Depression, a period forcing individuals to buckle up and bear down, there is something comforting about discovering your life isn’t as bad as you first thought. After complaining, moping and venting to others, sometimes this is all you need to do to feel better.
Such is the case in Psalm 88, where one of the sons of Korah airs his frustrations. Sounding like an individual wrestling with depression, the gloom and doom, woe is me attitude can be felt by his troubling words. Thus, as I read this chapter today, God gave me a new perspective on my own life. Sure, I may not be where I want to be as an individual, professional and servant of Christ, but God has rescued me from the bitter pill of despair.
Like the double rainbow that appeared over the skies of Newark, Delaware last night, the flood has ceased and the sun is about to shine! Don’t allow your own circumstances to block you from seeing the light, the positive. Rather, claim the words of Psalm 88:13, believing that God will come to your side. May God ease your pain, providing joy and peace to help you feel better now!
by Jay Mankus
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