Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. — Psalm 143:11
“I had a dark moment.” Those five words capture the internal agony of a popular female celebrity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusting to a new normal was part of her challenge, and in her turmoil, she acknowledged that she wrestled with thoughts of suicide.
Pulling out of the downward spiral included sharing her struggle with a friend who cared. We’re all susceptible to tumultuous hours, days, and seasons. Valleys and hard places aren’t foreign but getting out of such places can be challenging. And seeking the assistance of mental health professionals is sometimes needed. In Psalm 143, we hear and are instructed by David’s prayer during one of the dark times of his life. The exact situation is unknown, but his prayers to God are honest and hope-filled. “The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead. So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed” . For believers in Jesus, it’s not enough to acknowledge what’s going on within us to ourselves, to our friends, or to medical specialists. We must earnestly come to God with prayers that include the earnest petitions found in Psalm 143:7–10. Our dark moments can also be times for deep prayers—seeking the light and life only God can bring.In the midst of your darkest moments, how do you typically respond? Why is it difficult to be honest about your struggles? Father, please renew my strength and hope in You. When dark moments invade my life internally or externally and bring me low, help me to come to You in prayer.#PhilstarPicks: Honor every type of dad with these finds from UrbanizeVNGGames officially releases newest MMORPG 'Ghost Story: Love Destiny' in Southeast AsiaA celebration of scooter culture and communication in Manila: The Classic Panarea Sessions 2024 France has a tough task to defend the Olympic men’s volleyball title on home soil in Paris next month. Bianca Pagdanganan’s title bid in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship hit a major snag as she struggled with a two-over...France has a tough task to defend the Olympic men’s volleyball title on home soil in Paris next month.Dark League Studios’ Estudyante Esports, after its kickoff via a well-attended esports summit at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum last March, has shifted into high gear with the launch of a campus esports league leading to the Estudyante Esports: The National Championships later this year.Businessman Jefferson Cheng, a key piece of the recent success of the Philippine women’s football team program, has stepped down as team manager of the Filipinas.Bianca Pagdanganan’s title bid in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship hit a major snag as she struggled with a two-over 74 in the third round Saturday in Sammamish, Washington.Three talented golfers from the Mindanao region compete against local and regional contenders in the ICTSI Junior PGT Bacolod Visayas Series starting today at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Binitin, Murcia.Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!
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