Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 19

Thanksgiving Month Introduction...

Psalm 13:1-6
（Memorization Scripture 5-6）
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God;
Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”;
Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
6 I will sing to the Lord,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.

【Reflection】 Psalmist David expressed his pain, distress, and helplessness before God by repeatedly asking, "How long, O Lord?" In the midst of difficult circumstances, he couldn't see any hope and felt forsaken by God, questioning, "How long will you hide your face from me?" However, after pouring out his anguish, David didn't dwell his negative emotions but instead cried out, "Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death." David understood that only when he saw God with his spiritual eyes could he be transformed from suffering and despair to singing about God's great love. This is a valuable reminder for us – following the Lord depends on faith, not feelings. The enemy often uses suffering and negative emotions to deceive God's children, making us focus on the present challenges rather than the God who accompanies us in hardships, leading us to doubt His love! May God give us clear eyes and a spiritual perspective so that we may constantly lift our heads, look up to Him, rely on Him, and thank Him for His loving kindness and abundant grace in our lives. Amen!