Jesus Freaks Radio: Psalm 13 Lament

[LYRICS:]  What will people think when they hear that I’m a Jesus Freak?  What will people do when they find that it’s true?   (:09)

[TOBYMAC:]  Hey, this is TobyMac with truth every Jesus Freak should hear from The Voice of the Martyrs.

[TODD:]  A word for persecuted believers everywhere:  More than half of the Psalms confirm that God wants us to cry out to him – even in despair.  And then ultimately to trust Him.

Psalm 13 begins with this lament:  “How long, O Lord?  Will you forget me forever?  How long will you hide your face from me?  How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?”

Psalm 13 ends with this:  “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.  I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.”

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[YOUR TURN:] Have you ever echoed the Psalmist's cry: How long? Did you also come to the Psalmist's conclusion? “But I trust.” Share your story in the comments to this post.

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