About this episode

A sermon on Psalm 13 discussing lament, waiting on God, and the feeling of divine silence.

Psalm 13 sermon — ""How Long, Lord?"" A message about lament, waiting on God, and what to do when God feels silent or far away. If you've ever prayed and felt forgotten, asked God ""how long"" before something changes, or wondered whether He's still paying attention to your life, this one's for you. We walk through David's prayer in Psalm 13 — the four ""how long"" questions, the honest complaint, the cry for help, and the turn toward God's steadfast love (hesed). It's a sermon about grief, anxiety, unanswered prayer, the difference between lament and despair, and how the cross answers our deepest fear: that God has hidden His face for good. Preached on Communion Sunday over July 4 weekend, so there's also some honest talk about Christian hope, patriotism, and why our country can't be our savior. Good for anyone walking through a hard, drawn-out season and looking for a faith that doesn't make you fake being okay.If this helped you, subscribe so you don't miss what's next, and share it with somebody who needs it. We'd love to have you in person at Boynton Beach Community Church in Boynton Beach, FL — services are Sundays…

People in this episode

Host: Boynton Beach Community Church

Topics covered

• lament
• waiting on God
• Christian hope
• grief
• unanswered prayer

Keywords

• Psalm 13
• lament
• grief
• Christian hope
• unanswered prayer
• David's prayer
• hesed

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boynton Beach Community Church

Places: Boynton Beach, FL

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