Held Through the Hurt · Day 4
The Prayer of How Long
Psalm 13:1
"How long?" is one of the oldest prayers in Scripture.
One need. A gentle place to begin.
Choose what feels closest. This is not a diagnosis—only a calm way to discover a relevant Day from the four complete Journeys.
From the four complete Journeys
Held Through the Hurt · Day 4
Psalm 13:1
"How long?" is one of the oldest prayers in Scripture.
Whispers in the Open Hours · Day 5
Ephesians 2:10
Notice the order in this verse.
Held Through the Hurt · Day 5
Isaiah 49:15
Long illness can make you feel left behind.
Held Through the Hurt · Day 6
Psalm 73:26
This verse does not speak about the body as though it were endlessly dependable.
Mercy in the Mirror · Day 6
Psalm 73:26
There is a particular exhaustion that comes from trying to prove you are no longer the person you were.
Held Through the Hurt · Day 9
Philippians 1:6
Illness interrupts.
Mercy in the Mirror · Day 9
Philippians 1:6
Unfinished work can look like failure when you are impatient with yourself.
Whispers in the Open Hours · Day 10
Psalm 92:14
Our culture often talks about later years as decline.
When Praise Becomes Peace · Day 11
Psalm 16:11
Anxiety can make joy feel irresponsible.
Whispers in the Open Hours · Day 12
Zechariah 4:10
The first step into a new purpose may feel almost embarrassingly small.
When Praise Becomes Peace · Day 13
Psalm 100:4
We often imagine that we come to God only after we have gathered ourselves.
Whispers in the Open Hours · Day 14
Psalm 71:18
The psalmist does not pretend age removes vulnerability.