Scripture Reading : Psalm 13
Theme : Despair into Delight
This psalm is a deeply moving picture of despair and trust. It realistically and honestly depicts the anguish of the soul. This is a characteristic of a life of deep faith. The psalm consists of three groups of decreasing magnitude. A long deep sigh is followed, as from a relieved breast, by an already much more gentle and half calm prayer; and this again by the believing joy which anticipates the certainty of being answered. This song as it were casts up constantly lessening waves, until it becomes still as the sea when smooth as a mirror, and the only motion discernible at last is that of the joyous ripple of calm repose. [1]
Praying the Scripture
God wants us to come to him honestly and openly. It is ok to struggle with God through this broken and sin-filled world. It is through these honest struggles that we will make progressive in our understanding and godliness and draw closer to God. Pray that you will be honest with God in dealing with your circumstances and feelings.
[1] The Expositor’s Bible Commentary
经文：诗篇13
主题：绝望至欢欣
这首诗歌生动地描述了绝望和信靠两者。它实际并坦直地描绘了灵里的痛苦。这是有深厚信心之人生命中的一个特性。这首诗歌含有递减性的三组：首先是又深又长的叹息，如郁闷的胸口得着舒缓；接着是比较缓和与半平静的祷告；最后是信神而来的喜悦，期盼祷告的应允。这首歌犹如风浪递减般，直到海面平定如镜，而唯一的动静就是因安宁而起的喜悦涟漪。[1]
用经文祷告
神要我们坦诚、敞开地来到祂面前。我们若在这个破碎与充满罪恶的世界里与神挣扎，这是可理解的。我们是通过这些真实的挣扎才逐渐理解成圣的道路，更亲近神。祷告你会坦诚地向神阐述你的境遇和感受。
[1] The Expositor’s Bible Commentary
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