Yes, Psalm 74 is heavy It echoes the cries of a people watching everything they held sacred be torn down. The pain is real, the devastation unbearable but even in the darkness, the psalmist remembers who God is. But God is my King from long ago He brings salvation on the earth Psalm 74:12. That truth alone changes everything. Our God doesn’t run from ruins He restores them. He doesn’t abandon His people He draws near. You are absolutely right He is not a distant, cold ruler. He is the Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness Exodus 34:6. When I see the mercy He extends even to those who oppose Him I am humbled. It’s hard to understand, but then I remember… I was once an enemy too, as Romans 5:10 says. And yet, He came after me with mercy in His hands and love in His eyes. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9. His mercy wrecks me, but it also heals me. It reminds me that no one is too far gone and no situation is beyond redemption. His will is unshakable, His promises are eternal, and His presence is daily. Because of Jesus, I can enter into the throne room, not with fear, but with confidence Hebrews 4:16. He meets me there every time. He fills my soul when I’m empty, speaks peace into my chaos, and reminds me who I am and who He is. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness Lamentations 3:22–23. Even when the world around me crumbles, I can still declare: What a Father. What a Friend. What a King. And I will trust Him not just because He’s good in the light, but because He’s faithful in the dark. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever Hebrews 13:8. His justice will roll like a mighty river Amos 5:24, and His kingdom will never be shaken Hebrews 12:28. So even when the psalms feel heavy and history feels broken, I will remember the cross, the empty tomb, and the living hope I now carry. Today tells me that God is still on the throne. He sees. He knows. And He is near.
Yes, Psalm 74 is heavy It echoes the cries of a people watching everything they held sacred be torn down. The pain is real, the devastation unbearable but even in the darkness, the psalmist remembers who God is. But God is my King from long ago He brings salvation on the earth Psalm 74:12. That truth alone changes everything. Our God doesn’t run from ruins He restores them. He doesn’t abandon His people He draws near. You are absolutely right He is not a distant, cold ruler. He is the Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness Exodus 34:6. When I see the mercy He extends even to those who oppose Him I am humbled. It’s hard to understand, but then I remember… I was once an enemy too, as Romans 5:10 says. And yet, He came after me with mercy in His hands and love in His eyes. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9. His mercy wrecks me, but it also heals me. It reminds me that no one is too far gone and no situation is beyond redemption. His will is unshakable, His promises are eternal, and His presence is daily. Because of Jesus, I can enter into the throne room, not with fear, but with confidence Hebrews 4:16. He meets me there every time. He fills my soul when I’m empty, speaks peace into my chaos, and reminds me who I am and who He is. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness Lamentations 3:22–23. Even when the world around me crumbles, I can still declare: What a Father. What a Friend. What a King. And I will trust Him not just because He’s good in the light, but because He’s faithful in the dark. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever Hebrews 13:8. His justice will roll like a mighty river Amos 5:24, and His kingdom will never be shaken Hebrews 12:28. So even when the psalms feel heavy and history feels broken, I will remember the cross, the empty tomb, and the living hope I now carry. Today tells me that God is still on the throne. He sees. He knows. And He is near.
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Amen! Beautifully written.