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Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. Lord, in the morning you hear my voice . . . Psalm 5:2-3. David wrestles through betrayal of his father-in-law, adultery, murder, betrayal of his son. David turns to the Only One Who can help him get over all of this. David knows it is God's Hand that has come down on him. David's heart throbs; his strength fails; his eyes are no longer lit. Psalm 38:10 David pants not for relief, recovery or resolve. David's soul pants for God. Psalm 42:1-2. David feels great turmoil still. Has God forgotten? "Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God." Psalm 42:4 When we are in the deepest darkest night of our soul, know this: We shall again praise Him. God is working in our lives through all the goings and comings. This beloved king has faced difficulties beyond measure.  More than most see in a lifetime. David does not find answers to his cries.  David finds Something Better.  Salvation for his soul. David longs for the Great Captain of his soul not just for an anchor in the storms. No false hope here.  It's the real thing. Father, may we long for what really matters in life and not just for the resolution of all of that overwhelms us. May we long for You in the midst of every storm, every conversation, every dinner, every walk, every daily duty. In all of our thoughts and intentions, may we seek You to be our Great Captain this day and forward. Ps 4:1 - Answer my Evening Prayer. Be gracious. Hear this prayer of my heart at the end of the day. Ps 5:3 - Now, in the Morning, I will order my Prayer to You and eagerly watch today. Ps 6:8 - The LORD hears the voice of my weeping. Ps 7:9 - Probe my mind and my heart and make me secure. Ps 8:3 - When I consider the work of Your Fingers, the Moon and Stars, what is man that You are mindful of us, that You care? PHOTO: Falling stars. The Smithsonian Institute. Photo Credit: Flickr. Community; Copyright Free. As the sky closes tonight, may we wrestle well to find You in the midst of falling stars and rising storms.