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9th Aug am (Psalms - Ancient Songs, Living Hope - Psalm 13 - "When God feels distant") James Cochrane
Taste and See Vol IV: Psalm 13 by Gospel Centered Mission Focused
When God feels far away, we don't run from Him, we bring Him our honest hearts, keep seeking Him in the silence, and choose to rest in His unchanging love.
Join us this Sunday as we continue our sojourn through the Psalms with Psalm 13.Psalm 13 takes us on a journey from sorrow to trust. David cries out with honest questions, bringing his fears, pain, and struggles before the Lord. Yet, by the end of the psalm, his heart is filled with confidence in God's unfailing love."But I have trusted in Your faithful love; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance." — Psalm 13:5No matter how long the night seems, God remains faithful. Come and be encouraged as we discover how lament can become praise and how trust in the Lord sustains us through every season.
God Must Hate Me | When Life Doesn't Make SenseHave you ever wondered, "Why does everything I start fail?" or "Has God forgotten me?" In this episode of When the Scriptures Become Real, we explore Psalm 13 and the struggle of feeling abandoned by God. Discover why disappointment doesn't mean God has rejected you and how to trust Him when life feels unfair.#ChristianPodcast #FaithInHardTimes #TrustingGod #BibleStudy
"Psalm 13 captures a prayer that many people have quietly carried in their own hearts: ""How long, Lord?"" When God feels distant, suffering seems unending, and hope feels fragile, it can be difficult to know what faith is supposed to look like. In this message, we explore David's honest lament and discover that God welcomes our questions, our grief, and our cries for help. Rather than hiding our struggles, Psalm 13 shows us that bringing them before God is itself an act of trust. As the psalm unfolds, David moves from despair to confidence—not because his circumstances immediately change, but because he remembers God's steadfast love and faithfulness. Join us as we unpack what this ancient prayer teaches about waiting, trusting, and finding hope even in seasons of uncertainty. Whether you're walking through hardship or encouraging someone who is, this sermon offers a biblical reminder that God hears every honest prayer and remains faithful through every season."
How long, O Lord? Psalm 13 reminds us that God welcomes the honest cries of His people. In seasons of waiting and suffering, we're invited to bring our fears to the Lord, trust in His unfailing love, and rest in His faithfulness. Join us this Sunday as we see how God transforms lament into confident hope, not because our circumstances have changed, but because He never does.
Psalm 13 (from the Archive)New Living Translation1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?3 Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.4 Don't let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don't let them rejoice at my downfall.5 But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.6 I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.
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How Long, O Lord? | Psalm 13
What is lament, and how do we do it? Discover the biblical rhythm of grief and why it is a vital tool for drawing nearer to God in difficult seasons. In this deep dive into Psalm 13, we explore how to bring our rawest emotions to God, process pain honestly, and learn how to sing on the far side of lament, even before we have the answers.
Lament Definition: A prayer in pain that leads to trust (Mark Vroegop, “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”) _______________________ Driving Question: How will suffering saints renew their trust in God in the midst of sorrow and pain? _______________________ Main Idea: The Lord who deals bountifully with his saints is worthy of our trust in sorrow and in pain. _______________________ 1. God-Directed Pain (vv. 1-2) ________________________ 2. God-Directed Petition (vv. 3-4) _________________________ 3. God-Directed Perspective (vv. 5-6) ____________________________ Takeaways: Walk with God's people in the God-appointed path of lament. Remember Jesus Christ, forsaken by His Father on the cross so that by His alienation we might receive reconciliation (1 Pet. 3:18). Remember Jesus Christ who has triumphed over our enemies (sin, Satan, death) on the cross (Col. 2:15, Rev. 19-20). Remember Jesus Christ - Salvation incarnate! - who was sent to save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21). Sing to the Lord who has dealt bountifully with his people in Jesus Christ!
Pour out your pain to find your praise
In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund
❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 13: www.ESV.org/Psalm13 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/
❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Chronicles21–23;Psalm13;Matthew15 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org
July 12, 2026 Pastor Paul Titus
Sermon 1312th July 2026Uddingston Parh United free Church
It's week three of Psalm Summer, and I'll be reading three versions of Psalm 13. When this series is over, we'll have all the Psalms for you as a collection in The Quiet Collection app. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book How to Walk into a Room Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
Psalm 13 - Suffering Well - Minister AJ KratzMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Topical/a1464.pdf
This sermon is about the biblical practice of lament—bringing your pain, confusion, anger, and grief honestly to God instead of hiding it or letting it consume you. Using Psalm 13 as the main text, Pastor Brent explains that every believer experiences tension between what they know to be true about God and the hardships they face in life. Rather than denying suffering or being controlled by emotions, God invites His people to lament by honestly expressing their complaints, boldly asking for His help, and ultimately choosing to trust His character even when circumstances have not changed. The sermon emphasizes that lament is not a lack of faith but an act of faith because it keeps believers in conversation with God. It concludes by pointing to Jesus, who quoted Psalm 22 on the cross and entered fully into human suffering, showing that through His death and resurrection, God has promised that pain and lament will not have the final word. One day, God will wipe away every tear, making lament temporary and hope eternal.
Jon Childes Citylights Church is a non-denominational church located in Greenville, SC, that exists to be followers of Jesus devoted to Building Family, Blessing Neighbors, and Bringing Good News to the Nations.
Let. Love. Live
Let. Love. Live
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? – Psalm 13:1 Psalm 13 is a lament – but despite the fact that David's circumstances don't change over its 6 short verses, he is able to move from defiant doubt to defiant trust. Teaching elder Scott Hetherington shows us how.
Year A, Proper 8, Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
John Drury leads us through a guided meditation of Psalm 13.
Sermons By Antioch Community Church in Beverly, MA (Boston Area)
This sermon on Psalm 13 reminds us that we can and should be honest with God in the midst of our pain and struggles. When we experience doubt or loneliness, we are reminded that God is faithful, attentive and steadfast.
We live in a restless world. Constant noise. Constant pressure. Constant hurry. In a culture searching for peace, resilience, and emotional health, the Psalms give us language for hope, suffering and trust in God. This summer in Be Still, we'll explore how these ancient songs and prayers can quiet the noise of modern life, steady our souls, and anchor us in the presence and truth of God.
2026.06.21 Psalm 13 by Pastor Stephen Woodard
Lament Psalms | Psalm 13 Part 2 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest PrayerFeaturing a conversation between Ted Coniaris and Aubrey Sampson, with introduction and conclusion from John Ciesniewski.What if faith isn't about pretending everything is okay?Psalm 13 shows us that some of the most faithful prayers in Scripture begin with questions, pain, and confusion. In this episode, Aubrey Sampson joins Ted Coniaris to explore the gift of lament and why honest prayer is essential for spiritual growth.Lament Psalms teach us that going deeper with God does not mean hiding our struggles—it means bringing them honestly into His presence. Rather than turning away from God in suffering, lament teaches us how to turn toward Him with our grief, doubts, fears, and unanswered questions.In this episode you'll learn: Why lament is a vital but often neglected spiritual practice How Psalm 13 provides a model for honest prayer Why bringing pain to God is an act of faith How Jesus embraced lament during His suffering Practical ways to pray through seasons of grief, disappointment, and silence Whether you're walking through a difficult season or learning how to support someone who is, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, hope, and encouragement for the journey.Scripture: Psalm 13
Most of us don't pray honestly. Not because we're trying to be fake, but because we're not sure God can handle the real version. So we edit. We soften. We bring the composed version and hope it's enough.Psalm 13 blows that up. David shows up with accusations, exhaustion, and zero filter...and God didn't redact a word of it. He put it in the Bible.This message is about what makes that kind of honesty possible. It's about a love that was decided before you woke up this morning, that doesn't flinch at your anger or your doubt or your 2AM spiral. And it's about why the cross changes everything about how we pray in a "how long" season.Talk It Over:1. David prays with zero filter, accusation, exhaustion, raw honesty. When you pray, which version of yourself usually shows up? Why do you think that is?2. Observation #1 is about naming the gap between what God promised and what life actually feels like. What's a gap you've been afraid to name out loud, even to God?3. We talked about the 2AM spiral, where we're running scenarios, mapping outcomes, trying to think your way out of something thinking can't fix. What does your version of that look like, and have you ever brought it to God unfiltered?4. The pivot in verse 5 happens before anything changes. What would it look like for you to say "but I trust" right now…not because circumstances improved, but because 'hesed' doesn't change?5. David had a promise. We have the cross. How does knowing what 'hesed' actually cost change the way you pray in a "how long" season?+ + + + +Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL
Christ in the Psalms is a yearly reflection on how the people of God pray, engage emotion, and offer all elements of life to the God who dwells with His people. As we learn and reflect, we wondrously find unmistakable glimpses of Christ throughout the process. This summer will take us from Psalm 11 […]
Join us as we walk through the Psalms, exploring how this rich book of Scripture meets us in every valley and hilltop as we experience God's gospel springs for our desert hearts. Sermon Recorded June 7th, 2026 Braxton Baker Youth Pastor Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church
Message from Travis Suits on May 31, 2026
Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.