Afflicted in Every Way-Psalm 9
Afflicted in Every Way Psalm 9 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 This psalm is a psalm of hope for the oppressed and afflicted. David does not fear because his stronghold, his safe refuge, is the Lord. And the Lord’s sure promise stands, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Whatever difficulty we face today, large or small, we have confidence that our Father is for us, and He will rise up and be gracious to us. Glad in God 9:1-2 “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Let’s pray: ▫️And give thanks to the Lord for a way He has recently worked on our behalf. ▫️We would rejoice in the Lord in our affliction. When our circumstance causes sorrow, may we be glad in the Lord. ▫️The Lord woul...