Support – From God and From You

We begin with Psalm 40, a piece of poetry written by King David that has shaped me personally in the midst of great trial, but also resonates as a prayer for all of humanity:

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
    and he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
    out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
    and steadied me as I walked along.
He has given me a new song to sing,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
    They will put their trust in the Lord.

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