the psalmist simultaneously holds both his emotions and his faith, one in each hand. He doesn’t have to choose between anger and closeness or sadness and connection. His secure relationship with God can withstand any turbulent emotions that come up. It’s not through smothering feelings in faith that he manages them; it is through bringing them forth to God. We don’t need to stuff down our feelings; we need to connect with someone who cares about us. We have a Divine Parent who listens to and empathizes with our emotions.
