Barely Hanging On? This One's for You.

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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 world Featuring reflections on: - Allen Ginsberg - John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath Scriptures: - 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 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD 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 - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Psalm 69: A Cry of Anguish 00:25 Allen Ginsberg's Howl 01:28 When Pain Needs a Voice 02:23 Suffering That Feels Powerless 03:01 Loss, Illness & Betrayal 04:05 Save Me, God 04:35 The Waters Have Come Up to My Neck 04:56 Worn Out Calling for Help 05:17 Zeal for Your House Consumes Me 05:52 Anger, Justice & Imprecatory Prayer 06:39 The Turning Point: "But..." 07:33 John's Reflection on His Father's Death 07:57 Protect My Soul 08:24 The Grapes of Wrath Illustration 08:57 What Suffering Can Do to a Person 09:33 God Hears the Needy 09:55 Living in a Howling World 10:27 Meaning, Service & Hope 10:37 May God Protect Your Soul