Psalm 6 - Crybaby

When is the last time you had a really good cry? I read that there are 3 types of tears. One to keep eyes moist. One to flush an irritant. And then emotional tears flow in response to sadness, distress, and physical pain. Emotional tears are a form of communication that only humans have. Before we can talk we can cry, it is our most basic way to communicate a need and we never outgrow it. Psalm 6 is an intimate window into the tears of the broken hearted and teaches us how to cry out to the Lord in confidence of his rescue. Sometimes we mistake crying for a lack of faith but David shows us it okay to soak a pillow. This is a fallen sinful world so we look to the psalms on how to handle our anger, sadness, hopelessness and fears in a God fearing way here on earth. We look forward to that day promised in Revelations 21:4 when Jesus will wipe every tear from his people's eyes. In heaven there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things have passed away. He who sits on the throne says ,"I am making everything new!" "Write this down for these words are trustworthy and true." We can have confidence now and in the future that when we turn to the Lord for deliverance from our troubles, He will save you because of his unfailing love.

Psalm 6 Questions -

1. Have you ever had a trial that was so overwhelming that you hurt so deep you felt it in your bones? Recall how the Lord was faithful to deliver you. Do you have a current situation that is hurting you, reword this psalm in your own words for your own circumstance and cry out to the only one who can save you.

2. Notice David never questions Why? What types of questions are ok to ask God, which are not?

3. Do we cry to the Lord first and only or do we share our injustices with anyone who will listen? Do you handle injustices by lashing out in anger or keeping it inside letting depression and bitterness take root?

4. Are you noticing other's tears? Is their an action or prayer you can offer today to help alleviate someone's troubles? Can you give someone the hope of heaven by wiping away their tears today?