Pouring Out My Heart

“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping.” (Psalm 6:6) Suffering and pain are everywhere; we experience them in our personal lives not only physically but also emotionally. Sometimes suffering is prolonged, which makes us feel hopeless and helpless. One of the most common questions is: Where does suffering come from? Even though Psalm 6 does not answer this question directly, it gives us invaluable guidance on how we can deal with suffering. David is in such anguish that his nights are filled with tears. His bed is drenched with weeping, vividly expressing the depth of his suffering.   He asked for God’s mercy, and out of desperation he inquired: how long, O Lord? This is not a defiant accusation but a sincere cry of someone hanging on by a thread. Have you ever felt this way? Have you ever felt helpless, wondering when this suffering will end?  Not only did David experience suffering, but so did