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Deep despair to confident praise

Keziamol Varkey, Selah contributorKeziamol VarkeyWest Zone Psalms 6919 August 2026
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This morning I reflected from Psalms 69. The verses 13, 16, 30 - touched me.

This psalm is a prayer of lament by David in which he is moving from deep despair to confident praise. God helped me to understand that He's not Just the God of David, but the God of Kezia too. And He's a God who answers me out of the goodness of His love, the one who comes near me, the one who rescues me and He's the one who doesn't let me sink. This psalm reminded me that even at time of despair, I should move to Praise. As I did that - He gave me a new song in my mouth (with the tone).

Where can I go from your spirit?
Where shall I move without your presence?
Wherever I go, Whatever I do
Your presence is following me
Your presence is following me

Your loving kindness is greater than life
My lips shall Praise you my King
Even in my despair, I call on your name
Your precious spirit is my all in all

I want you more than ever
You're my king, my decision maker,
My Lord I love you,
Your presence is all that I need

Where can I go from your spirit?
Where shall I move without your presence?
Wherever I go, Whatever I do
Your presence is following me
Your presence is following me

I also am reminded to abide in Jesus, so as to bear much fruit. God bless!

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