How Long?

In the midst of a trial, we are often tempted to cry out, “Lord, how long?” We think if we only knew when the ending would be, the pain or sorrow or struggle would be more bearable. This is how David must have felt when he penned Psalm 13:

“How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine ...