The Howling Song (Psalm 88)

Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 88 for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Psalm 88 shows us:

1. Life can be dark – even God’s people admit it (v1–5, 15)
2. Life can be dark – but the LORD saves (v1, 9, 13)
3. Life can be dark – why are You behind this God? (v6–8, 16)

So why sing this psalm? (v10–12, 14)

• to know we’re not alone in our lament
• to learn it’s not always well in our lives
• to hear His voice deeper in our darkness

For reflection:

• Is it OK for God’s people to feel darkness? Why or why not?
• Share a time you felt like you felt darkness or depression like Psalm 88 described. How were your thoughts similar or different to this psalmist?
• How can we make PCBC a safe space for people to share their sorrows to the God who saves?