God is your Rock
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. ~ Psalms 61:2
It can sometimes be hard to relate to the depth of emotion that David expressed in the Psalms. Yes, I’ve felt overwhelmed many times in my life, and even now there are days when the weight of life’s cares and concerns feels almost unbearable. But when I think about what David was carrying—his life often in danger, leading a nation, and facing betrayal from those closest to him—it puts things into perspective.
What I am so thankful for is that God’s care for us isn’t measured by the size of our struggles. Just because my burdens may not be as heavy as David’s doesn’t mean that God doesn’t see them as significant. The overwhelming feelings that we face—whether it’s the pressure of daily responsibilities, personal heartbreaks, or spiritual battles—are just as important to God as what David experienced. God is deeply invested in our struggles, no matter how big or small they seem.
David’s words from thousands of years ago still hold power and truth for us today. When he cried out to God saying, “lead me to the rock that is higher than I,” he was acknowledging his need for something beyond himself, for a refuge that would stand firm when everything else around him was falling apart. That same Rock—God Himself—is still available to us.
On those days when my heart feels overwhelmed and life’s demands seem too much to handle, I cling to this verse. It becomes more than just a passage I read—it becomes my lifeline. I cry out to God, and He reminds me that He is higher, stronger, and more steadfast than anything I face. I can go to Him, my Rock, who never wavers, even when everything else feels around me feels like it is falling apart.
Today I want to encourage you in the times when you are feeling overwhelmed, remember that God is your Rock too. You don’t have to carry your burdens alone. Run to Him. He is higher than your problems, bigger than your fears, and strong enough to hold you up when you feel like you’re about to collapse. There’s peace, strength, and hope in Him, and He’s always waiting to be your refuge in times of trouble. Let His unchanging nature and steadfast love be the anchor for your soul. No matter how overwhelming life may get, God will always be the Rock that is higher than you.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 61
1 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
5 For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6 You will prolong the king’s life, his years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!
8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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