Psalm 130 begins from a place of profound desperation: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.” As the psalm continues, though, the psalmist remembers God’s steadfast love and hope. Both trust and despair live together.
Guiding Questions:
Where do you find yourself in ‘the deep’ these days? The psalmist prays, names their inadequacy, waits, and hopes. How might you engage in some or all of these same disciplines this season?