Soothing Psalms for When You Are Having Trouble Expressing Your Pain

Here are some verses from Psalms 51-75 that call on the Lord’s beautiful mercy.

When we are afraid or drowning in sorrow, sometimes it helps to remind ourselves that God is strong and triumphant. His awesome nature is far more powerful than our sufferings, even those that threaten to level us. 

Here are some verses that help you consider His mighty strength.

Finally, bowing down to the King of kings and expressing our great dependence on Him can be both liberating, humbling, and the truest and best expression of all we can offer. Consider these verses when this is what is on your heart:

I pray these verses bring you comfort and help offer words or focus to the needs in your heart. Remember: God is with you always.

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Jessica Brodie is an award-winning Christian novelist, journalist, editor, blogger, and writing coach and the recipient of the 2018 American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Award for her novel, The Memory Garden. She is also the editor of the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate, the oldest newspaper in Methodism. Her newest release is an Advent daily devotional for those seeking true closeness with God, which you can find at https://www.jessicabrodie.com/advent. Learn more about Jessica’s fiction and read her faith blog at http://jessicabrodie.com. She has a weekly YouTube devotional and podcast. You can also connect with her on Facebook,Twitter, and more. She’s also produced a free eBook, A God-Centered Life: 10 Faith-Based Practices When You’re Feeling Anxious, Grumpy, or Stressed