Psalm 13

September 1, 2015 Monday Message (on Tuesday!):

“Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?” Psalm 13:1a HCSB

We’ve all been there. Every follower of God has, at times, felt discouraged; we feel like the LORD has neglected us. In Psalm 13, David asks 4 different times, “How long, Lord?”

David is human. He has the same feelings we feel, the same pressures and tensions we experience daily. We can always find a little bit of ourselves in a Psalm of David. Remember that David and God are on a first-name basis, so neither forsakes the other if something goes a little bit wrong. David is, after all, a man after God’s own heart! 1 Sam. 13-14

David prays for restoration, victory over his enemies, and the continued love of God. He trusts in the Lord.

And guess what? Things turned around for David, so now it’s time to thank God for His care and provision. David shows his gratitude like this: “I will sing to the Lord because He has treated me generously.” Psalm 13:6

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) gathers at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This Sunday, Sept. 6, Pastor Michael Pilla continues our study in Acts.