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Title: Psalm 30: Discovering Breakthrough Joy After Seasons of Suffering

Psalm 30 reminds us that God humbles His people, not to destroy them, but to restore them. In this episode of Counseling through the Psalms, James Long Jr. unpacks how pride can collapse into despair, yet God’s favor turns weeping into joy and mourning into dancing. We’ll see how David’s experience points us to Christ, who bore God’s anger so that His people might know His eternal favor.

If you have ever walked through loss, illness, or a season of deep struggle, Psalm 30 offers hope. God’s discipline is temporary, but His restoration is lasting. The night of weeping may feel long, but morning joy is certain.

Key Takeaways

• God delivers His people from death and despair (Psalm 30:1–3).
• His anger is momentary, but His favor lasts a lifetime (Psalm 30:5).
• Pride leads to discipline, but humility brings restoration (Psalm 30:6–10).
• Christ fulfills Psalm 30 by bearing God’s wrath and bringing eternal joy (Romans 5:8–10).
• Our mourning is turned into dancing, and our silence into songs of praise (Psalm 30:11–12).

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Closing Encouragement:
When the night feels long and your heart is heavy, remember that God’s favor outlasts your weeping, and His joy will greet you in the morning.

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Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

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Few experiences shake us like a thunderstorm. The lightning, thunder, and wind remind us how small and fragile we are. In Psalm 29, David takes this awe-inspiring force of nature and declares that it is not Baal, blind chance, or impersonal forces that command the storm, but Yahweh, the Lord of heaven and earth. His voice thunders over the waters, shakes the wilderness, and yet, for His people, His final word is peace.

In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, we’ll explore how God’s voice reveals His majesty, His sovereignty over creation, and His gift of strength and peace to His people.

Key Points from Psalm 29

• Heavenly Worship (vv. 1–2): All creation, even the angelic hosts, are called to ascribe glory to the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.
• The Voice of the Lord (vv. 3–9): Seven times the psalm repeats, “The voice of the Lord,” emphasizing God’s command over the storm, from the seas to the mountains to the wilderness.
• The King on the Throne (vv. 10–11): The psalm concludes with the Lord enthroned forever, giving strength and peace to His people.
• Christ-Centered Hope: Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, calmed storms with His voice, bore cosmic judgment at the cross, and now gives His peace to His people.

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Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

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Title: Psalm 28: Learning to Trust God’s Love in the Silence

Psalm 28 gives voice to one of the hardest experiences of faith—when God seems silent. In this episode, discover how David perseveres in prayer, moves from desperation to praise, and rests in the love of the Shepherd who carries His people forever. Learn how God’s apparent silence is never His absence, and how His steadfast love strengthens us in seasons of waiting.

Episode Highlights

• Silence in prayer does not mean God has abandoned us (vv. 1–2).
• David pleads for mercy, lifting his hands toward God’s presence in faith.
• A prayer for justice reveals God’s holiness and the seriousness of sin (vv. 3–5).
• Fear turns into thanksgiving as David rejoices in God’s strength and deliverance (vv. 6–8).
• God’s help for one believer strengthens the whole people of God.
• The psalm ends with a prayer to the Shepherd who carries His people forever (v. 9).
• Christ fulfills Psalm 28 as our Rock, Redeemer, and Good Shepherd.

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Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

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