The grief journey is challenging. Along the way, most of us feeling like we’re failing somehow.

Then we try harder. And then we fail again.

The following is a chapter from Soul Cry: Devotional Prayers for Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering Hearts. Chances are you can relate to the grieving heart in this chapter. 

I hope this will be an encouragement and comfort to you today.

Trying and Failing
Psalm 40:1-5

I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
(40:1-2)

You have done this for me many times, O Lord.
You have delivered me again and again.
How many times have you rescued me
and I wasn’t even aware of it?

I do not know what has not happened –
all that you have protected me from.
You hear my every cry.

He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
(40:3)

In the past, You have enabled me to sing,
even while my heart was broken.
You will strengthen me to sing again.
Shine in me, and shine through me, O Lord.

Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
(40:4)

My idols have been many, Lord.
How numerous are the things and people
I have elevated above You.
Purify my heart to worship You alone,
and to trust You, O God my Savior.
I am tired of trying and failing.
I want to rest in You and trust.

Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.
(40:5)

I will practice Your presence today, O God.
You are here, now, with me.
You, Almighty God, Creator of all.
You know my tears, my pain, my suffering.

I give it all to You, O Holy One.
I open my heart wide to You.
Bring healing, Lord,
in Your time, in Your way.

In Jesus’ name…

Excerpt from  Soul Cry: Devotional Prayers for Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering Hearts.

Question: Have you experienced “trying and failing” in your grief journey? Feel free to share by commenting below.

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