Psa 142:1-2 | MHM | STEP | A Cry from the Cave This psalm is David’s prayer during a very hard time in his life, likely when he was hiding in a cave. Although he was once a famous soldier and courtier, he now faced shame and fear as he ran for his life. Even in this dark place, David kept his faith. He used prayer and tears as his weapons, showing that no matter where we are, we can always pray to God. David wanted others to learn from his experience and trust God even in trouble. v. 1-2 : David says, “I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble” (Psalm 142:1-2 ). Even though he was in great danger, David prayed honestly and fully to God. He told God all about his problems, not because God did not know, but because he trusted God to listen and help. Sharing our troubles with God brings comfort, as we can leave our worries with Him instead of keeping them inside (Romans 8:26 ).

‏ Psalms 142:1-2

A Cry from the Cave

This psalm is David’s prayer during a very hard time in his life, likely when he was hiding in a cave. Although he was once a famous soldier and courtier, he now faced shame and fear as he ran for his life. Even in this dark place, David kept his faith. He used prayer and tears as his weapons, showing that no matter where we are, we can always pray to God. David wanted others to learn from his experience and trust God even in trouble.

v. 1-2: David says, “I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble” (Psalm 142:1-2 ^a). Even though he was in great danger, David prayed honestly and fully to God. He told God all about his problems, not because God did not know, but because he trusted God to listen and help. Sharing our troubles with God brings comfort, as we can leave our worries with Him instead of keeping them inside (Romans 8:26 ^b).

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