Psalm 88:1
“O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:”
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Read in Psalm 88Meaning
The opening holds faith and distress together. The speaker does not deny suffering, yet continues to address God directly; the persistence of prayer is central to the whole psalm.
Read carefully
Psalm 88 begins with sustained distress while remaining a prayer to God.
Reflection
Speak honestly to God even when circumstances do not improve quickly.