On hearing my sister was sick, my first reaction was to cry out, “How long, O Lord?” How long will my sister face continued hardship? So many trials plague her. This feels like too much! I was reminded of Psalm 13 and of David’s same cry as he faced overwhelming trials. And I found myself praying through it.
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me? (Ps 13:1–2)
David is surrounded by enemies and feels that God has forgotten him. No help is in sight and he is gripped by sorrow. His heart is restless and he is questioning God’s intentions.
My sister has grappled with her enemies for a long time. Years ago, she was hit by a speeding vehicle while she was stopped at a red light. Since then, her life has been filled with a series of challenges that have resulted in a steady reduction of her abilities and activities. And seasons of depression have made it hard for her to trust in
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