Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. (Psalm 42: 11, also repeated in other verses)
Much of scripture consists of narrative or exposition. In contrast most of the psalms are one-sided dialogues. We hear the psalmist exulting or complaining and almost always asking.
Here is an internal dialogue. The psalmist stands on the boundary of trusting and doubting. He wants to - in a way, already does - trust fully. But he is also aware of disquiet and doubt.
Confessing, recalling, and rejoicing help resolve the doubt. Articulating fear and anger can help as well. We look and listen for God. We talk with God. Finally, we may walk with God... at least a little ways.
O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. (Psalm 43: 2)
Much of scripture consists of narrative or exposition. In contrast most of the psalms are one-sided dialogues. We hear the psalmist exulting or complaining and almost always asking.
Here is an internal dialogue. The psalmist stands on the boundary of trusting and doubting. He wants to - in a way, already does - trust fully. But he is also aware of disquiet and doubt.
Confessing, recalling, and rejoicing help resolve the doubt. Articulating fear and anger can help as well. We look and listen for God. We talk with God. Finally, we may walk with God... at least a little ways.
O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. (Psalm 43: 2)
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