Today, I am reading and commenting on  Psalms 38-44.

Throughout today’s psalms the psalmist speaks of the depression he is experiencing.  In some of them that depression is related to poor health, in others it is because of the hostility of others.  In some of the psalms, he acknowledges that his suffering results from his sin, in others, he does not know what caused his suffering.  However, in all of them the psalmist recognizes that he must turn to God to receive relief.  If his suffering resulted from sin, he must turn from his sin and beg God for forgiveness.  In all cases, he must praise God and publicly acknowledge that he puts his trust in God.  When we suffer the pangs of depression, we must nevertheless put our trust in God and praise Him.  Even in the pits of deep depression let us remember God and put Him first in our lives.  As we have regard for the weak and oppressed, as we offer what help we can to them, God will send us His light and make us feel His faithful care.  When others see us put our faith in God in our times of trouble they will learn to fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.

I use the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.