Psalm 61: What To Do When Life Feels Heavy

When life feels heavy, the hardest part is often figuring out what to say to God. We open Psalm 61 and start right where David starts: “Listen to my cry… when my heart is overwhelmed.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying one too many things at once, this is a short psalm with a clear path, and we slow down long enough to let it actually land. We talk about what it means to ask God to “lead me to the towering rock of safety” and why Scripture keeps calling Him our refuge and fortress. Th...