In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 142 - You Are My Refuge
Nov 18, 2025
Dive into Psalm 142, where honest prayer meets vulnerability. Discover the power of expressing your complaints to God amidst life’s struggles. Learn how both praise and lament harmoniously coexist in worship. Embrace the importance of bringing your deepest anguish to the Lord, knowing He welcomes your honesty. Explore how Jesus, who faced profound anguish Himself, empathizes with our struggles and stands as a mediator for our prayers. This heartfelt journey reassures that you are not alone in your trials.
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Authenticity Over Artificial Calm
- Churches sometimes create an artificial calm that silences honest complaints and pain.
- The Bible permits and models raw complaint before God, so authenticity matters in worship and prayer.
Bring Your Anguish To God
- When you feel imprisoned by anguish, take your complaints directly to the Lord in prayer.
- Go to God through Jesus, who understands deep anguish and can sympathize with your weakness.
Praise And Complaint Can Coexist
- Praise and honest complaint can coexist in a believer's life without contradiction.
- David both vows continual praise and pours out complaints, showing biblical breadth for emotional honesty.
