33. Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

What do you pray when life hurts so much that ordinary words no longer feel adequate?In this reflection on Psalm 69, John Ortberg explores one of the most emotionally intense prayers in all of Scripture.Drawing a surprising connection to Howl, John examines how the Psalms give voice to grief, despair, loss, betrayal, injustice, addiction, depression, and suffering.This episode explores:- Psalm 69 and honest prayer- The language of anguish- Why God welcomes our deepest pain- Jesus and "zeal for Your house"- The danger of bitterness and despair-  Protecting the soul in suffering- Learning to live in a howling worldFeaturing reflections on:- Allen Ginsberg- John Steinbeck's The Grapes of WrathScriptures:- Psalm 69- John 2:13–17#Psalm69 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Suffering #Grief #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hope #psalms📚 Today's Resources:John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath  🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal04:05 Save Me, God04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer06:39 The Turning Point: "But..."07:33 John's Reflection on His Father's Death07:57 Protect My Soul08:24 The Grapes of Wrath Illustration08:57 What Suffering Can Do to a Person09:33 God Hears the Needy09:55 Living in a Howling World10:27 Meaning, Service & Hope10:37 May God Protect Your Soul