Our Daily Bread Devotional 10 October 2023 Titled Hope for the Hurting
The topic for today’s Our Daily Bread devotional is titled Hope for the Hurting for today Tuesday 10 October 2023. Please, share with a friend.
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Bible Verse for Today
My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? – Psalm 6:3
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 6
INSIGHT | Our Daily Bread Devotional 10 October 2023 Titled Hope for the Hurting
“Most people carry scars that others can’t see or understand.” Those deeply honest words came from Major League Baseball player Andrelton Simmons, who opted out of the end of the 2020 regular season due to mental health struggles. Reflecting on his decision, Simmons felt he needed to share his story to encourage others facing similar challenges and to remind others to show compassion.
Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can’t be seen but still cause very real pain and suffering. In Psalm 6, David wrote of his own deep struggle—penning painfully raw and honest words. He was “in agony” (v. 2) and “deep anguish” (v. 3). He was “worn out” from groaning, and his bed was drenched with tears (v. 6). While David doesn’t share the cause of his suffering, many of us can relate to his pain.
We can also be encouraged by the way David responded to his pain. In the midst of his overwhelming suffering, he cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his heart, he prayed for healing (v. 2), rescue (v. 4), and mercy (v. 9). Even with the question “How long?” (v. 3) lingering over his situation, David remained confident that God “heard [his] cry for mercy” (v. 9) and would act in His time (v. 10).
Because of who our God is, there is always hope. By: Lisa M. Samra
Bible in a Year: Isaiah 34–36, Colossians 2
Reflect & Pray
How can you express your struggle to God when experiencing deep emotional anguish? How have you experienced His healing, mercy, and rescue?
Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation.
Thank you for reading today’s Our Daily Bread Devotional 10 October 2023 Titled Hope for the Hurting.
