Someone told I just need to pray more. I said "Pray what?" One night when I had trouble sleeping, I opened up the Bible at random to it. It is like God provide the prayer. It was like God saying, "Yeah, I get it."
I think this Psalm also reminds us that being in a dark place is normal and human. Society wants to stigmatize depression when it’s really part of being human. I’m glad the Bible shows this in many ways. That should make us feel better knowing that there is nothing wrong with us when we are in dark place. As a resiliency instructor I tell this to people many times but I always end it with “don’t stay there.” The Bible shows this as well, that there is a way out. Amen for that. Thank you Jesus!
For anyone who is here because they directly relate to the words of Psalm 88: Keep trusting Him through your pain, hold onto your hope, right now you are indeed blind in your sorrow, but keep clinging to Him and know by doing it, that you are glorifying God in heaven with your shield of faith in Him. Plus the Truth is He IS with you, He IS for you and the misery you're going through is only temporary and will pass, while your relationship with Jesus is Eternal.
I hope your right, it seems like I've no way out... But my faith is guiding me, I can't stop sinning though, so I feel I will be here until I stop this sin
I've lived Through/survived this Psalm for 8 years by the Grace of God 😢🙏 I learned through this horrid part of my life that God was there for me oh, that I can trust God with everything that I've got, and then He was with me through the entire process and He was there with me when I come out of it. It felt like I was scraping the bottom of my soul and I'm grateful to be alive today
Im in a dark place tonight and God told me to open the Bible which i so reluctantly asked him why what’s the point. So childish of me to say i know. He told me to just do it so of course i did. I just so happened to flip to psalm 88. I’ve never read something so spot on as to how I’m feeling. Reading up on it more led me to this video which I’m so thankful for. Im reminded of Gods promises and that’s where my focus will be. He continuously makes sure I know he is with me, hears me, loves me. I hope this season of despair will soon be over but until then, I’ll continue to focus on his promises.
If not for you pastor Paul, I wouldn’t get as much out of the Psalms as I think I would have. I really see how special Psalm is, and I’m so thankful that you have made this for the rest of the world (including me) to watch ❤️.
This Psalm is the Lords psalm, this describes the darkness and wrath that Jesus went through in our stead. We MUST turn away from the sin that tempts us because He suffered the consequence of our sins.
I am there. I quit on Christianity. I only read the Bible when I have trouble falling asleep. One time I was lying in bed troubled by something and could not sleep. I took my Bible and opened it at random to Psalm 88. I thought good (sarcastically) this will be another one praising God, telling everything will be alright, God will fix this in the end. I kept reading. I thought when am I getting to that part. Then it ended without any resolution. It got me to thinking. Was this God's way of saying "I get it".
Thank you pastor for your deep explanation on psalm 88 . It is a psalm of hope and we should have faith in the Lord.no matter what the good Lord is there to help us
In my darkest time as I surrender all to God in prayer and then ask him to give me a scripture to meditate, this is the Psalms I opened the Bible too. Psalms 88 it never fails. Oh boy do I feel every word, every pain. I feel abandoned. I know that God will never leave nor forsake me he’s proven his love for me over and over.. but why remove my family, I adore them I’ve been a good mother. I’ve served God for yrs and now they reject me . I don’t understand . My heart is crushed. I feel like im I. The pit of darkness. I pray I trust I believe, but when will it change, im dying slowly H
No suffering in the Lord is just for nothing. It is partaking in the suffering of our dear Lord Jesus. He suffered for us. He knew no sin and in Him there was no sin yet He suffered. The Lord is very near to you as you go through all these. He wants to comfort you and transform you into His likeness in this time of pain.
Keep trusting Him through your pain, hold onto your hope, right now you are indeed blind in your sorrow, but keep clinging to Him and know by doing it, that YOU are glorifying God in heaven with your shield of faith in Him. Plus the Truth is He IS with you, He IS for you and the misery you're going through is only temporary and will pass, while your relationship with Jesus is Eternal!
Isn't it fascinating that Psalm 88 is in the middle of the entire Book of Psalms? The journey through sorrow, self-pity, depression, or disenchantment with oneself, the world or God - in that state there is no hope to be found, just like Psalm 88 depicts.
When I graduated from college, the missionary who led out campus fellowship gave all the graduates in our fellowship a copy of the cost of discipleship.
@@jayjaychadoy9226 I can understand your grief as I shudder at the thought of the great loss. But we are all at some point in time into similar situations and God is in it though we may feel distant from Him. Praying for you.
Mark 9:23-24 states Jesus said to him, “If[a] you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” I’ve been there. We all have in some sort of way. But instead of focusing on the issues, focus your eyes on Jesus. Your circumstances now does not determine your future. The Bible says all you have to do is have the faith of a mustard seed, which is extremely small. God understands where you’re at, and He is meeting you there. All that matters is your willingness to give it to God. Just be willing.
Someone told I just need to pray more. I said "Pray what?" One night when I had trouble sleeping, I opened up the Bible at random to it. It is like God provide the prayer. It was like God saying, "Yeah, I get it."
I think this Psalm also reminds us that being in a dark place is normal and human. Society wants to stigmatize depression when it’s really part of being human. I’m glad the Bible shows this in many ways. That should make us feel better knowing that there is nothing wrong with us when we are in dark place. As a resiliency instructor I tell this to people many times but I always end it with “don’t stay there.” The Bible shows this as well, that there is a way out. Amen for that. Thank you Jesus!
JESUS CHRIST is LORD
Read aloud a Psalm per day and your thoughts become deeper into your relationship with God as a believer.
For anyone who is here because they directly relate to the words of Psalm 88:
Keep trusting Him through your pain, hold onto your hope, right now you are indeed blind in your sorrow, but keep clinging to Him and know by doing it, that you are glorifying God in heaven with your shield of faith in Him. Plus the Truth is He IS with you, He IS for you and the misery you're going through is only temporary and will pass, while your relationship with Jesus is Eternal.
Thank you for your encouragement.
😢thank u
I hope your right, it seems like I've no way out... But my faith is guiding me, I can't stop sinning though, so I feel I will be here until I stop this sin
I've lived Through/survived this Psalm for 8 years by the Grace of God 😢🙏 I learned through this horrid part of my life that God was there for me oh, that I can trust God with everything that I've got, and then He was with me through the entire process and He was there with me when I come out of it.
It felt like I was scraping the bottom of my soul and I'm grateful to be alive today
Im in a dark place tonight and God told me to open the Bible which i so reluctantly asked him why what’s the point. So childish of me to say i know. He told me to just do it so of course i did. I just so happened to flip to psalm 88. I’ve never read something so spot on as to how I’m feeling. Reading up on it more led me to this video which I’m so thankful for. Im reminded of Gods promises and that’s where my focus will be. He continuously makes sure I know he is with me, hears me, loves me. I hope this season of despair will soon be over but until then, I’ll continue to focus on his promises.
May god help you
May the Lord soon release you ! Love! ❤
Christ has been there. He knows our struggles and shortcomings.
Yes! That's the key right? He weeps with those who weep.
AMEN Ps. Paul!
If not for you pastor Paul, I wouldn’t get as much out of the Psalms as I think I would have. I really see how special Psalm is, and I’m so thankful that you have made this for the rest of the world (including me) to watch ❤️.
This Psalm is the Lords psalm, this describes the darkness and wrath that Jesus went through in our stead.
We MUST turn away from the sin that tempts us because He suffered the consequence of our sins.
I am there. I quit on Christianity. I only read the Bible when I have trouble falling asleep. One time I was lying in bed troubled by something and could not sleep. I took my Bible and opened it at random to Psalm 88. I thought good (sarcastically) this will be another one praising God, telling everything will be alright, God will fix this in the end. I kept reading. I thought when am I getting to that part. Then it ended without any resolution. It got me to thinking. Was this God's way of saying "I get it".
Thank you pastor for your deep explanation on psalm 88 . It is a psalm of hope and we should have faith in the Lord.no matter what the good Lord is there to help us
Many thanks Pastor ...encouraging words .
Thank you LORD
Christian love from Norfolk UK
GillywifeofMark
Great teaching pastor. I love watching your videos.
In my darkest time as I surrender all to God in prayer and then ask him to give me a scripture to meditate, this is the Psalms I opened the Bible too. Psalms 88 it never fails. Oh boy do I feel every word, every pain. I feel abandoned. I know that God will never leave nor forsake me he’s proven his love for me over and over.. but why remove my family, I adore them I’ve been a good mother. I’ve served God for yrs and now they reject me . I don’t understand . My heart is crushed. I feel like im I. The pit of darkness.
I pray I trust I believe, but when will it change, im dying slowly
H
No suffering in the Lord is just for nothing. It is partaking in the suffering of our dear Lord Jesus. He suffered for us. He knew no sin and in Him there was no sin yet He suffered. The Lord is very near to you as you go through all these. He wants to comfort you and transform you into His likeness in this time of pain.
@@tulikakundu8774 Amén! Thank you Tulika.
Keep trusting Him through your pain, hold onto your hope, right now you are indeed blind in your sorrow, but keep clinging to Him and know by doing it, that YOU are glorifying God in heaven with your shield of faith in Him. Plus the Truth is He IS with you, He IS for you and the misery you're going through is only temporary and will pass, while your relationship with Jesus is Eternal!
Amen pastor. 👍🏻
Blessings to you Pastor Paul LeBoutillier. Thank you.
The writer of this Psalm is Heman who was a prophet or seer. Many believe this is Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.
Thank you
Isn't it fascinating that Psalm 88 is in the middle of the entire Book of Psalms? The journey through sorrow, self-pity, depression, or disenchantment with oneself, the world or God - in that state there is no hope to be found, just like Psalm 88 depicts.
Can relate
When I graduated from college, the missionary who led out campus fellowship gave all the graduates in our fellowship a copy of the cost of discipleship.
Amen , the promises of God! Good lesson!!
Amen 🙏
Divorce from love of my life has me depressed ive prayed for us to be together remarry
Thank you! Amen🙌
Amen and always
I feel like I am living Psalms 88 at this time
Me too, my son is gone. He must have felt this before he suicided. I am in the depths of grief.
@@jayjaychadoy9226 So sorry for your loss. I know it must be very painful. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO GO ON.IN MY PRAYERS
@@jayjaychadoy9226 I can understand your grief as I shudder at the thought of the great loss. But we are all at some point in time into similar situations and God is in it though we may feel distant from Him. Praying for you.
May the Lord be close to you! ❤❤
@@jayjaychadoy9226 may the Lord bless and comfort you ❤
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Wow I was just thinking... quoting scripture to someone in that position is the worst thing a person can do, and you disagree. I disagree with you.
26.9.24.
What if I want to believe it but have been so ravaged by the new atheist movement, depression, alcoholism... I can't concentrate on prayer...
Mark 9:23-24 states Jesus said to him, “If[a] you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
I’ve been there. We all have in some sort of way. But instead of focusing on the issues, focus your eyes on Jesus. Your circumstances now does not determine your future. The Bible says all you have to do is have the faith of a mustard seed, which is extremely small.
God understands where you’re at, and He is meeting you there. All that matters is your willingness to give it to God.
Just be willing.
bonhoeffer ? surely we know, hmm
Thank you
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