Down in a Pit…There is a Hand Waiting to Pull You Out
Psalm 30
I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up
and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,
and you have healed me.
3 O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;
you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.
4 Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
5 For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
6 As for me, I said in my prosperity,
“I shall never be moved.”
7 By your favor, O LORD,
you made my mountain stand strong;
you hid your face;
I was dismayed.
8 To you, O LORD, I cry,
and to the Lord I plead for mercy:
9 “What profit is there in my death,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it tell of your faithfulness?
10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me!
O LORD, be my helper!”
11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Today’s Truth
Our God is so powerful He can take care of any sickness, problem, or struggle we have. Even the ones we create. All we have to do is reach out. He is listening and waiting.
Discussion Questions
- What pits have you been stuck in? How did God pull you out of those pits?
- How can you use your personal story of salvation to help others? God can use your story of grace to help others in your life. Will you let Him?
- What areas of your life are keeping you from climbing out of the pit and living the life you were called to?
