Long enough, God— you’ve ignored me long enough. I’ve looked at the back of your head long enough. Psalm 13:5 (TM)
I happen to be a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Vikings. The loveable losers of MLB who haven’t won a series in 100 years and the NFL team that’s 0 and 4 in the Super Bowl. Come playoff time, it stinks bein’ me.
Perhaps that’s why I identify with David’s "Long enough! Long enough I’ve carried this!"
But as David always does in his psalms, the ranting complaints always end in God’s deliverance and his triumph.
Maybe next year.
5-6 I’ve thrown myself headlong into your arms—
I’m celebrating your rescue.
I’m singing at the top of my lungs,
I’m so full of answered prayers.
I love it when my kids throw themselves into my arms for protection or security. Sometimes Kennedy will hold me close and then sigh. That is how it feels in the arms of God. Secure, protected and peaceful.