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Every day Quote by John MacArthur

“Psalm 13 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will…” quote by John MacArthur
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““Psalm 13 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.… But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me. (vv. 1–3, 5–6 NLT)””

John MacArthur

About This Quote

In moments of deep distress, pleading to God for relief reflects both vulnerability and steadfast trust in divine rescue.

In simple terms: Prayer in anguish shows trust.

Key Takeaway

Maintain faith while expressing pain.

Themes

faith prayer anguish trust hope

Mood

hopeful earnest

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • church counseling
  • devotional practice
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

theology of suffering spiritual resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer help you cope?
  • What actions accompany your prayers?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not always answer quickly.

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