Hope in the Chaos: Walking Through Psalm 42

Nobody escapes life without facing pain, grief, or unanswered questions. In this message, Rip Wahlberg walks us through Psalm 42, exploring how we navigate seasons of deep sorrow and spiritual drought. By examining the psalm's raw imagery—from the deer panting for water to tears serving as daily food—Rip reminds us that God is not offended by our honest questions or brokenness. Even when life feels chaotic and overwhelmed by waves of hardship, God’s steadfast love (hesed) remains higher, deeper, and bigger than our trials.Rip Wahlberg is an author, pastor, speaker, and host of the Discovering God Podcast. Formerly the pastor of Sanctuary Vineyard Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Rip has dedicated years to leading worship, teaching Scripture, and walking alongside others through grief and spiritual formation. He holds a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Regent University, where he also pursued graduate theological studies. Author of Shattered, Rip speaks with vulnerability, deep biblical insight, and raw honesty about finding God in seasons of loss and lament. He lives in Lancaster with his wife of over 28 years.Send us Fan MailSupport the show