How much suffering did David actually suffer? How much suffering did Jesus actually suffer? How much suffering am I actually suffering.

If God is indeed in control of everything, we will be delivered of whatever trial we are in. No matter how long it endures, testing our faith to the ultimate utmost.

David, in my mind, suffered tremendously in ways I can now relate to. In todays readings, he waited:

Psalm 130:5-8 (New King James Version)


5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.
6 My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

7 O Israel, hope in the LORD;
For with the LORD there is mercy,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
8 And He shall redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

He waited and know, trusted, knowing that God is still amongst us. Standing firm in the faith that is gifted. I have fallen, harder each time in recent past. Trying to endure the circumstances that have become active in my Author's ways. But, I have had to go through it for some reason. I have had to go through moments to get to this point; not enjoying any moment of it and acting out in frustration and misunderstanding.

But, David has written what he did in his moments. Wait upon the Lord. As I spoke his words, it put me in his thoughts simultaneously w/ mine. Then I thought on how Christ waited for his death upon the cross- going through what no man has ever gone through. Painfully turning Himself in to the authorities of the land, knowing what was going to happen. He gracefully cooperated and humbly responded in His godly manner. But, Christ waited until it was all accomplished- His tenure here on earth, the shedding of His blood, the forgiveness/mercy for those whom persecuted Him.

David continually cried out to God and continually waited for Him, knowing things had to come to pass.

I thank You for Your word and for revealing and ministering to me in my attempt to seek Your wisdom for my life. My heart cries inside, knowing that You are always here and waiting continuously for me. Lord, help me to wait for You, as long and with such promise as You wait for me. Help me to release the walls and strongholds that I have put up and have strangled me. Restore me and prepare me a life from this point forward.

Thank You