Psalm 102 credits the author of this chapter to an afflicted man. The term afflict means to badly affect, cause problems or make miserable. In life, several variables can influence individuals to become bothered, distressed or troubled. Depending upon the degree to which circumstances and or events inflict pain, people often rely on prayer as a last resort.
Thus, the words of Psalm 102:1-9 relate to one’s emotions, desperately crying out to God for Him to make sense of your situation. Like the powerful scene in Forrest Gump, sometimes there aren’t enough rocks to throw, unleashing the bitterness deep inside of Jenny’s heart toward her father. Unfortunately, most of us are persuaded by the devil to blame God for failures in life. According to Ephesians 4:27, similar decisions allow the devil to have a foothold, making matters worse instead of better.
Since affliction is a common occurrence, Psalm 102 is a great outline to use for prayer. Verse 17 promises that God will respond to the prayer of the destitute, answering their plea. Therefore, the next time you experience signs of affliction, remember the words of this Psalm. Whether you are a man or a woman, pour out your heart to God so that your pain will be replaced by the peace of Christ!
by Jay Mankus
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