God has allowed some of His closest servants to suffer greatly. David was a magnet for suffering, attracting multitudes of enemies, yet God called him, “A man after my own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). David was chased around the wilderness by Saul, whom God allowed to usurp David’s throne. God also allowed Saul to seek to take David’s life. As David hid, he was often forced into the hate-filled Philistine’s territory. His soul had no rest from legitimate fears. He found himself exhausted and alone in the wilderness. His memoirs in the Psalms reveal the depths of his distress, and the sheer volume of his tears. Evidently, real men cry.
“Every night I make my bed swim, I dissolve my couch with my tears” (Psalm 6:6).
Did God notice David’s tears? Does God care about our tears?
Tears are deep and wholehearted prayers to God. He captures and collects them. He knows the journeys of those who wander in the wilderness and in the enemy territory of cancer. He is noticing and watching and mapping our steps.
“You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?” (Psalm 56:8).
It was many years before God completely consolidated David’s kingdom. In the meantime, David trusted God. Psalm 56 is often called a “trust” psalm. David told himself the truth; God is always worthy of our trust.
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid” (Psalm 56:3-4).
God is always for you, even when you’re wandering in the wilderness. He is definitely for you when you’re fighting for your life. So, like David, say to yourself,
“This I know, that God is for me.” (Psalm 56:9).
Thank You soooo Much For Praying with me for MY Dad! i felt the strength and will keep praying this sickness goes away !His 3 girls need him and 11 g-kids more than ever!please pray for his strength to endure this and that the lord touches him!
God Bless!