Scripture
Psalms 40:1-4
I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
Observation
You Raise Me Up
By Josh Groban
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
Application
As a suicide attempt survivor, who still deals with the depression and PTSD, these verses mean a lot to me. Those demons wrap themselves around me. They tighten their hold. They poke at me and laugh at me when the depression sets in and will never leave me alone, I have to struggle and fight for my life. Just when I think there is no hope left, I cry out. God listens and comes to my rescue and breaks the cocoon around me. I emerge like a butterfly. I stretch my wings and fly higher than those demons can reach!
Prayer
Lord, thank you for lifting me up when I can’t even lift my head! ~Amen
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