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June 15, 2016

Emily Reeves Grammer   |   Read Psalm 42:9-11

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Psalm 42:9-11

9 I will say to God, my solid rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why do I have to walk around, sad, oppressed by enemies?” 10 With my bones crushed, my foes make fun of me, constantly questioning me: “Where’s your God now?” 11 Why, I ask myself, are you so depressed? Why are you so upset inside? Hope in God! Because I will again give him thanks, my saving presence and my God.

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Common English Bible. Copyright © 2011 Common English Bible. Used by permission.

The issue of doubt remains ever present as the shadow side of belief. Even the most stalwart believers can find themselves in situations that generate doubt about God’s existence or the extent of God’s goodness and concern with humanity. Our psalmist, struggling with unknown issues that cause extreme duress, does...

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Gracious God, heed our hunger and thirst for you, abate our doubt, and give us seasons of praise and joy. Amen.


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