23rd September 2026

Hope for The Hurting

"Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak;

O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled."

Psalm 6:2

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 6.

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—writing painfully raw and honest words. He was “troubled” (or 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 does not 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, David cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his heart, he prayed for healing (v 2), rescue “deliver me” (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.

Prayer: eavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.