How Long, Oh Lord?
It’s been a long day. Going through the motions, minute after minute. Looking back, the past seemed more joyful. Looking to the future, there must be something better than this. They say to live in the moment. But the moment is empty. As I wait for the next moment, remembering the past.
They say I should be thankful. They say I just need to pray. To bring back the joy. But I pray, and it doesn’t seem to work. I change my attitude, I change my ways, but God still doesn’t answer. I think it’s a problem with me, but maybe it’s a problem with God.
And yes, there is a faithful prayer to the Almighty God that calls Him to account. This little prayer accuses God of not being present for His people. These unexpected words put all of the blame directly on God. But this faithful prayer feels a little “whiny”, and we neglect to pray these helpful and beautiful words.
How Long, Oh Lord?
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? (Psalm 13)
In a variety of circumstances: loneliness, sadness, depression, oppression, God’s faithful people are left waiting. Waiting for an answer, waiting for hope, waiting for a savior. God promised His people that He would care for them, but where is He now? God promised that He would always be with us, but in this circumstance, we feel alone. So there are two things to do.
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