2002) This world we live in is full of joy and wonder. It’s in times like this when our hearts rejoice. We take our cameras out to capture the moment. But there are also times when we struggle. No, that’s not the word I want because struggle can imply the situation is just irritating. I think a better word is crushed.  

Being crushed is when the burdens of this world gather on your shoulders and you can no longer hold it. It’s often impossible to put one foot in front of the other. What do you do?  

Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, but what do you do when you do ask and no one shows up? When we sense this, it’s much worse than if someone took your situation and ridiculed you. No one showing up is clothed in seeming indifference, which is worse than hate.  

Taking this thought one step further. What if you’ve cried out to God and you don’t see or experience any help from him? It can feel like indifference.  

Asaph clearly felt this way when he wrote Psalm 77. He asked God if he would reject him forever? (vs. 7) He pleads with God, asking him if his unfailing love has vanished. (vs. 8) He also asks God if he has forgotten to be merciful. (vs. 9) But, this is not all Asaph had to say.  

He seems to be talking to himself as much as he is with God. He remembers when God stretched out his right hand to him. (vs. 10) The author takes note of times in the past when God has shown up. (vs. 11 & 14) and so much more.  

God doesn’t hate us, nor is he indifferent. It takes faith to reflect back on his faithfulness and then thank him for what he will do about our situations.  

Wait for it. He is working on our behalf.