There’s a Psalm for That!
Finding Strength, Comfort, and Hope in Life’s Difficult Seasons
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Forgiveness Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right Spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (MEV) Words spewed between my mother and me like lava erupting from a volcano. I sought refuge in my bedroom, but my familiar surroundings only heightened the intensity of the emotional tumult I felt in my soul. Tears streamed down my 12-year-old face, I felt alone. Why can’t we just get along and be friends? All of us have strained relationships because of sin. A perfect world only existed in the Garden of Eden before mankind disobeyed God. Critical words hurt us as much as physical abuse; they leave us feeling unworthy and unloved. But God offers us restoration in our brokenness through the death and resurrection of His son, Jesus! David no doubt felt distraught over his sin. Guilt and remorse consumed him. He clearly was worried about hindering the close relationship he shared with His Heavenly Father. The next time you feel sin has swallowed you up and left you alone to wallow in self-pity, do what David did: 1. Run to God, not from God. Don’t ignore the problem and think it will just go away. Confront your pain and forgive yourself, others, and/or God. It’s easy to try to justify our sin by blaming and controlling others. 2. Think Differently. This often involves asking God to give you His heart and mind about the issue. After you tell him how you feel, sit quietly before him and look and listen. He often speaks to us in spontaneous pictures and thoughts that light upon our mind. Consider keeping a journal to record your conversations. 3. Agree with God about what he says about your situation, then take the appropriate action. Ponder This: What keeps you awake at night? Or what behavior could possibly be stifling a relationship you value? Activation: Confess. Simply agree with God about your wrongdoing. Say, “Lord, I confess to you my sin of _____________. I ask that you forgive me. Wash me with your blood and change my heart; fill it with hope, faith and love. I accept your forgiveness, and I thank you for it. As an act of gratitude, I also choose to forgive myself.
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We all encounter various situations and life challenges that leave us emotionally charged and seeking answers. When David experienced tough or terrifying times, he sought direction, reassurance, and healing from God. Thankfully, we have the option of opening our Bibles and prayerfully reading a psalm when we need comfort. In an uplifting daily devotional that serves as a guide to processing emotions in the presence of God, Shelley Shrader invites believers on a reflective journey with her through selected scriptures from the book of Psalm that address specific needs. Her writings help believers manage feelings like anxiety and heartbreak, find wisdom in God, forgive themselves and others, and practice self-compassion. Included are relatable short testimonies as well as introspective questions, prayers, and activations. There’s a Psalm for That! is a daily devotional that invites believers to experience deeper intimacy with Christ by listening to His voice, processing complex emotions, and ultimately experiencing wholeness.
About the Author
Shelley Shrader is a certified mental health and life coach who also is certified in emotional freedom tapping. She has facilitated Bible study for over two decades and currently leads women to experience the presence of God through contemplative prayer. Shelley enjoys traveling, crafting, reading, and cuddling with her cat, Jaspurr.