Pour Out Your Complaint Before Him – Psalm 142

Pour Out Your Complaint Before Him – Psalm 142:2

I pour out my complaint before Him;
I declare before Him my trouble.

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Life is not fair. Think of games, races, or even schooling. Someone always comes out on top, and there are always losers. We can influence some of the outcomes, but there are many more things that are out of our control. Simply put, there is no guarantee that we will be protected from the troubles of this life. So what do we do when we feel like complaining about our misfortune? While it is of utmost importance to be grateful in all circumstances (there are blessings abound in even the toughest of times!), we are told throughout Scripture to call out to God with our concerns. God alone can handle all of your complaints. He will answer your cries for help, and He can fix them too! Today, reflect on how David cried out to God throughout the Psalms. Because of his faith, David was always given the rightful victory. Today, go directly to God with your concerns.

Lord, we are grateful that You handle our complaints and grievances. We know that You are the safest place to vent our frustrations because it is only You that can help change our hearts from lowly to blessed.