Out Of The Deep

Psalm 130

There was a time in my life when I went through a very difficult personal trial. I am going to keep the details of that time between me and those who I have already shared it with, but I will say that I walked through a very dark place and almost didn't come through the other side.

Fortunately I had people who loved me enough to shine the light of God; the light that exposes the things in our life we need to see for what it is. Through that light I was able to make the necessary changes in my life so that I would never have to walk that path again.

Besides the help of people, I had the voice of God to guide me through to a better place. God's voice came through today's Psalm. The images of crying out for a God who will deliver me from my darkness through forgiveness of my transgressions, regardless of what they are, touched me in such a way that it was at that moment I knew, absolutely knew, God loves me and in that love I can live forever in peace and with joy.

Later in my years I sang with a choir who performed John Rutter's Requiem, which includes a beautifully composed rendition of this Psalm. I invite you to click on this link to listen to how this Psalm can touch any who might be in that same place of darkness I walked through. maybe the light of God will shine bright enough for you to see what it is in your life you might need to make the journey easier.