January 10, 2026, Psalm 142:1-7

January 10, 2026, Psalm 142:1-7

142 With my voice I cry out to the Lord;
    with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord.
² I pour out my complaint before him;
    I tell my trouble before him.

³ When my spirit faints within me,
    you know my way!
In the path where I walk
    they have hidden a trap for me.
⁴ Look to the right and see:
    there is none who takes notice of me;
no refuge remains to me;
    no one cares for my soul.

⁵ I cry to you, O Lord;
    I say, “You are my refuge,
    my portion in the land of the living.”
⁶ Attend to my cry,
    for I am brought very low!
Deliver me from my persecutors,
    for they are too strong for me!
⁷ Bring me out of prison,
    that I may give thanks to your name!
The righteous will surround me,
    for you will deal bountifully with me.

This Psalm shares David’s disparity while hiding in a cave from Saul and danger. Although it begins with his profound loneliness it ends with total confidence that God would protect and guide him.

Amidst life challenges & fear, how does your life reflect that Christ is your reason, your everything? What do you need to surrender to acknowledge that He's your king? May we all find peace in our lives as we truly reflect that truly God is our reason, our everything.

Robin Adams