Psalm 42:5 The Only Equation That Works

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. 

Observation:

David wrote Psalm 42. There were many trials in his life and it is unknown when he wrote this psalm specifically.  But what we do know is that he is downcast and he doesn't understand why. It disturbs him that he is disturbed. He knows that he has every reason to rejoice, yet his heart isn't responding easily or naturally to the joy set before him. 

Application: 

I find so much comfort in this verse. Because there seems to be this expectation as a 

Christian that you won't struggle with your emotions,  and specifically that you won't struggle with discouragement. We give leniency to those going through terrible circumstances, but what about when you just wake up in a funk? What if the answer for the sorrow isn't obvious? Should we beat ourselves up because of how we feel, should we judge others because they can't seem to get happy in the same pants they got sad in? No on both accounts. Instead of trying to explain the why, instead of trying to pass judgement, we should point our hearts and others to Christ. It is amazing to me how praise is energy for the soul. Praising God is the + sign on my day that always ='s a positive outcome.  It doesn't matter how negative I am, if I add God to the equation I will always end positive. 

I think that is why it is so important to seek God first thing in the morning. If I don't I will spend the day with just one part of the equation. 

Prayer: 

Father, You are the only Equation that works for my life, for my day. I need You and I praise You that You make everything better. I love You!