GROW - Psalm 44

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Read Psalm 44 

Observations

Most of this Psalm feels like someone who is utterly defeated and in a place where they are feeling abandoned by God.  But there are a couple verses that someone who is in this place can hold onto.

Psalm 44:4

Only by your power can we push back our enemies;
    only in your name can we trample our foes.

God is in control, even when we are defeated, He is in control.  We may go through seasons where we feel that God is not with us or He is not hearing us, but we need to keep our focus on Him because He is there at all times.  He does hear and see all.  He is in control of every situation, no matter how desperate or horrible.  

Who is our greatest "foe"?  Satan!  He is the father of lies and has this world wrapped up in misery and may seem defeated.  But remember that he was defeated once and for all by Jesus.  We can rejoice in our victory.

Psalm 44:26 

Rise up! Help us!
    Ransom us because of your unfailing love.

When you are down in the dirt feeling completely defeated, the only thing you may be able to do is cry out to Him for help. We may not understand the circumstances or why we are in that place, but we can be confident that God is always there.  His love is unfailing and he saved us from this world.  Cry out to Him, this is how to rise from the dust. 

Write the lesson learned

Cry out to God no matter what circumstance you are in.  If you are not hearing from Him, He is still there and hears you.  Cry out to Him, Praise Him.  He will answer.