Psalms, 69
10. When I wept, [and chastened] my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
10. When I wept, [and chastened] my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
Psalm 69 is a psalm of lamentation in which the psalmist expresses his pain, anguish and suffering in the face of the afflictions and persecution he faces. He calls for help and salvation, while turning to God in search of comfort and protection. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 69:
Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to those who have a broken heart and saves those with a shaken spirit." This verse shows how God is sensitive to the pain of those who suffer and who is always ready to offer comfort and help.
Psalm 119:81: "My soul fade waiting for your salvation, but I put my hope in your word." The psalmist is in a moment of despair, but finds strength and comfort in the Word of God, which is a source of hope and salvation.
Romans 12:15: "Rejoice with those who rejoice and cry with those who cry." This verse reminds us of the importance of sharing the suffering of others and being sympathetic to those who go through difficult times.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies and God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our tribulations, that with the consolation we receive from God, we can comfort those who are going through tribulations. " This verse highlights how God is the comforter of all those who suffer and calls us to be agents of consolation for those who experience difficulty.
Hebrews 4:14-16: "Thus, since we have a great high priest who has penetrated the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us cling to all the firmness to the faith we profess, for we do not have a high priest that cannot To compare with our weaknesses, but someone who, like us, went through all kinds of temptation, but without sin. Thus, we approach the throne of grace with all confidence in order to receive mercy and find grace that helps us at the moment of need. " This verse reminds us that Jesus is our high priest, who understands our weaknesses and invites us to find ourselves to God in search of help and grace.
“Caminhe com alegria e com o coração o mais sincero e aberto que puder. E quando não conseguir manter esta santa alegria, ao menos não perca nunca o valor e a confiança em Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina