“I cried unto God with my voice…In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord…I remembered God” (Psalm 77:1-3).

Asaph was apparently going through an extremely difficult period in his life. One of the things that I appreciate about this Old Testament believer is his openness in expressing his hurts and difficulties. He is one of the most transparent men I know! So often we men can be going through awful, literally awful times in our lives. Yet when we are asked “How are you doing?” the reply is “fine.” Not so with Asaph. He hurt and he said so. I like what he said in what has come to be known as Psalm 77. He said, “I cried, I sought, I remembered God.” These are the same things that will be good for us today. Don’t live in denial. Honestly cry out to the Lord. Seek to get to know the Lord better. Remember the Lord in all that you do. You’ll be glad you did.

For today: We need to wise like Asaph. What a joy to belong to Asaph’s Lord.