Music: Bible Songs to Fight DepressionExemplo

Day 4 - Cry for Help

This very Psalm opened up the book of Psalms to me. 4 years ago when I gave my life to Papa, shortly thereafter He blessed me with a raw hunger for the Word. I mean, there were moments I felt like I could literally eat the pages...

Like I said yesterday, I devoured the Bible from A to Z but I skipped the Psalms. They just didn't appeal to me. I don't know why...

Papa freed me from 20+ years of severe depression and longing for death. But, especially in the beginning, the enemy came knocking once in awhile, to see if they could steal my peace and joy.

In the Summer of 2021 I woke up feeling 'heavy'. And I was instantly reminded of the 20 years I lived under this cloud of gloom and darkness.

It gave me a brief scare — had the depression returned?

I started every day by reading my Bible.

I asked the Spirit what book He had in mind for me. He answered: Psalms. And I was like, "Are you kidding me; on a day like this?"

Reluctantly I cracked open the book of Psalms. I started reading Psalm 5: "Oh Lord, hear me as I pray, pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help."

It was as if somebody turned on the lights! This guy is feeling just like me! It turned out to be David, and from that day on he and I became best friends. He gets me. I love this guy. I love his raw honesty.

I began singing this Psalm; it's the song you're hearing now.

I felt known, heard, seen, loved.

This Psalm ends with "surround me (them) with your shield of Love".

My blanket of death, replaced by His shield of Love. That still moves me every time...

'Til this day I pray, "...and surround me with your shield of love."

Are you (or do you know anybody) struggling with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts? Sing (or send them) this Psalm. Let Him hear your cry. He will embrace you with His love.

Psalm 5 – Cry for Help

1. O Lord, hear me as I pray;
pay attention to my groaning.

2. Listen to my cry for help,
my King and my God,

8. Lead me in the right path, O Lord,
Make Your way plain for me to follow.

12. Surround [me] with Your shield of love.

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All scripture from New Living Translation (NLT).
All music was created, mixed, and produced by Project of Love, Xander Stok. Italics added by author; orig: [them]