May 9, 2025

May 9   Psalm 6

How do we handle sadness, fear, anxiety, or disappointment.  A common reaction is to pretend that we are fine.  Have you ever been asked by someone "how are you doing" and you simply say "fine" even though that is not really true.  We sometimes feel like as Christians we should always be okay, so we have to say we are okay.  But the truth is God knows our heart. Nobody can help us if we don't let them know the truth.  More than anything we should be honest with God to seek his help, comfort, peace, encouragement.  David was a mighty warrior and yet he had a soft heart and was honest with God when he was struggling.  He talks about his tears at night and his need for God to help Him. You will never tell Him anything that will surprise Him since He knows everything anyway.  When you are going through a tough time bring it to God.  When someone asks how you are doing- especially a trusted friend- let them know how you are really doing.  Perhaps God will use them to help encourage and comfort you.