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Heavy but Hopeful Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 21–22 Luke 23:26–56 Lord, you are the God saves me. Psalm 88:1 Today's Scripture & Insight: Psalm 88:1–13 In a Peanuts comic strip, the very enterprising character Lucy advertised “psychiatric help” for five cents. Linus found his way to her office and acknowledged his “deep feelings of depression.” When he asked her what he could do about his condition, Lucy’s quick reply was, “ out of ! Five cents, please.” While such lighthearted entertainment brings a momentary smile, the sadness and gloom that can grip us when real life happens is not that easily dismissed. Feelings of hopelessness and despair are real, and sometimes professional attention is needed. Lucy’s advice wasn’t helpful in addressing real anguish. However, the writer of Psalm 88 does offer something instructive and hopeful. A truckload of trouble had arrived at his doorstep. And so, with raw honesty, he poured out his heart God. “I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near death” (v. 3). “You have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths” (v. 6). “Darkness is my closest friend” (. 18. We hear, feel, and perhaps identify with the psalmist’s pain. Yet, that’s not all. His lament is laced with hope. “Lord, you are the God saves me; day and night I cry out you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear my cry” (vv. 1–2; see vv. 9, 13). Heavy things do come and practical steps such as counsel and medical care may be needed. But never abandon hope in God. Reflect & Pray When have you turned God in the midst of your despair? What’s keeping you from crying out Him now? Father, help me see Your open, welcome arms regardless of my situation. 
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There are times when medical intervention goes as far as it can, both physically and emotionally, and trust in the Lord is all we have. That's often when miracles happen. Yes, never abandon hope in God. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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