I cry out with my voice to the Lord; with my voice I implore the Lord for compassion. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him. (Psalm 142:2)
David knew the release and healing that would come after he poured out his complaint in God’s presence. The injuries others have done to us afflict our thoughts and emotions, and we need a safe place to get that poison out of our mind and heart.
God’s presence is that safe place, that healing place.
God already knew what was in David’s heart, but David still verbalized it before God—not before his attackers or even his friends. We need to follow this example when we, too, are injured.
Craig T. Owens 