Strong in the Struggle
The Psalms show us how to fight life’s battles—not with denial or escape, but through prayer, worship, truth, and honest surrender before God. In Strong in the Struggle, we discover that real strength isn’t avoiding the fight, but meeting God in the middle of it.
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The Psalms weren’t written by just one person — they’re a collection of songs and prayers written over generations.
- King David wrote many of them. Before he was king, he was a shepherd and musician — and throughout his life he wrote honestly about fear, failure, victory, and doubt.
- Others include Asaph and the sons of Korah (worship leaders in Israel), Solomon, and even Moses.
The Psalms were written from roughly 1400 BC to 400 BC. A very long span of time.
Some were written during:
- Israel’s wilderness years
- The reign of King David
- Times of national victory
- Seasons of exile and devastation
That means these words were forged in war, grief, celebration, failure, and hope.
They are ancient, but deeply human.
Where do I find it?
The Psalms are in the middle of the Bible.
- They’re the 19th book of the Old Testament.
- There are 150 psalms total.
- They’re often easy to find because they’re one of the longest books in Scripture.
In this series, we’ll explore selected psalms that teach us how to respond wisely when life feels overwhelming, fearful, heavy, or uncertain.
The Psalms are the prayer book and worship guide of God’s people.
But they’re more than that.
They show us how to process life with God, right in the middle of it.
Every human emotion shows up in the Psalms: joy and fear, anger and gratitude, grief and hope. Nothing is filtered. Nothing is fake.
What makes the Psalms unique is this:
They don’t pretend struggle isn’t real.
And they don’t stay stuck in it either.
They teach us how to move. From panic to prayer, from fear to worship, from guilt to restoration, and from despair to hope.
The Psalms remind us that strength isn’t the absence of struggle.
Strength is formed in the middle of it.
The Psalms aren’t written like a story or a letter.
They’re poetry, songs and prayers.
Here’s how to read them:
1. Read slowly.
These aren’t chapters to rush through.
Let the phrases sink in.
2. Notice the emotion.
Ask: What is the writer feeling?
Do I relate to that?
3. Watch the movement.
Many psalms start in struggle but end in trust.
Pay attention to how the writer gets there.
4. Pray it back.
Turn the words into your own prayer.
If you don’t have the words, borrow theirs.
5. Repeat what anchors you.
The Psalms often repeat refrains like:
- “The Lord is my refuge.”
- “Put your hope in God.”
- “His love endures forever.”
Repetition forms strength.
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