Read Psalm 13
Guided question at the bottom.
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
3 Look on me and answer, Lord my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
4 and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,”
and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
Questions
How would you describe the overall tone of verses 1-4?
King David is being extremely honest & transparent with God. Have you ever asked God any of these questions in prayer? How did it feel?
If you’ve ever felt like God was being silent or distant, how could this Psalm encourage you?
Even though it seems like David unloads on and questions God in verses 1-4, why do you think he can still write verses 5-6?
Take a screenshot (or write it out on a notecard) of verses 5-6. Set it as your wallpaper so you’ll be reminded of why you can trust in God. Send it to 2-3 people, letting them know you’re praying this over them today.