Devotion:
Read Psalm 22:1-2.
The first question of this passage is what Jesus uttered from the cross. We can only imagine what he was going through at the time, not only physically but spiritually as well. He was obviously experiencing a sense of abandonment and isolation. However, just like he had done many times before in conversation with his heavenly Father, he shared exactly what he was feeling and thinking. In this instance, he asked that one-word question that is probably the most asked question of all time: “Why…?”
Jesus and the Psalmist remind us that it is okay to ask God questions and share with God all that we are experiencing. Jesus taught that God seeks to be in an intimate relationship with every person and wants us to be assured that we can let God know of our deepest hurts and fears as well as our highest joys and celebrations. You can ask God anything and tell God everything. That is the essence of what a personal prayer life is all about. The Psalmist gives many examples of that and when Jesus was in the greatest struggle of his life, his mind turned to that very familiar book to help him express what he was feeling. I encourage you to read through the Psalms at least once or twice each year. Let them continue to teach you what an intimate relationship with God looks and sounds like.
Personal Worship Option:
Consider writing a Psalm that expresses to God your experience of the last two years.
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