Matt Roberts - July 27, 2025
Petition: When I Can't Do This Alone
Psalm 56 David is experiencing the pain of slander, twisted words, meticulously planned harm. But he takes comfort in 'this I know’ about God, God’s care for him, and the fate of the wicked. Even though there’s only one line of petition in this Psalm (‘Be gracious to me’), the whole Psalm tells us how to talk to God about our worries. Rather than a shopping list of needs, how does David present the situation to God while he asks for help? For more about Christ Central Church Portsmouth visit: https://christcentral.church Or via socials: www.facebook.com/christcentral.ch www.instagram.com/christcentralchurchportsmouth To connect with us email: hello@christcentral.church or give us your details at https://www.christcentral.church
From Series: "Teach Us To Pray: A Psalm for Every Season"
When we read and pray the Psalms, they don’t just express how we feel, they show us how we’re doing like a mirror shows us things that we can’t see otherwise. Yet the Psalms don’t just express how we feel or show us who we are; they change us. St Ambrose of Milan said: “The delightful book of the Psalms provides a true gymnasium for the soul with exercises to develop every virtue.” The Psalms shouldn’t be an echo chamber of our own prayers, doubts, laments, and praise. They move us further on, towards God in wonder, love and praise.
