Psalm 61:1–2: Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
When my heart is overwhelmed. When the huge waves of trouble wash over me, and I am completely submerged, not only as to my head, but also my heart. It is hard to pray when the very heart is drowning, yet gracious men plead best at such times. Tribulation brings us to God, and brings God to us. It is all over with me, affliction is all over me, yet God is near, near enough to hear my voice, and I will call him. Mark how our psalmist tells the Lord, as if he knew he were hearing him, that he intended to call upon him: our prayer by reason of our distress may be like a call upon a far-off friend, but our inmost faith has its quiet heart-whispers to the Lord as to one who is assuredly our very present help. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 43:5
- When I am overwhelmed, please overwhelm me with Your love.
- When I am overwhelmed, please overwhelm me with Your grace.
- When I am overwhelmed, please overwhelm me with Your truth.
An overwhelmed heart, is the type of heart, ready for the overwhelming love of Jesus.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for bringing me through my trials with the truth of Your Word. Dear Jesus, please lead me to the Rock, which is actually You.
1. Spurgeon, C. H. (1993). Psalms (pp. 247–248). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
