In this totally relatable cry for mercy, he pleads with God, “O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. This biblical “man after God’s own heart” knew well the burden of unrelenting affliction. Sometimes when you don’t feel well, don’t you just want someone to commiserate with you? If you can’t call upon loved ones to share the pain of your illness, try praying along with David, the author of Psalm 6. Here are five psalms to turn to when you’re sick. Though you may have read the psalms in the midst of other trials in the past, perhaps it’s time for a fresh look at how they can serve as a source of hope and comfort for illness.
If you’ve ever read the Book of Psalms, you know that these ancient prayers of praise (and sometimes even anger or despair) resonate on a deep level even today. Thankfully, the Bible offers a wealth of encouragement for such times. Whether you’re laid low with something acute, like the flu, or something chronic you struggle with all year long, it can be tough to find comfort for your soul when your body feels so wretched. When we get sick in the winter months, darker days and colder weather can compound the misery of the experience.
But the reality of winter presents us with some health challenges, as contagious illnesses like colds and the flu make their annual rounds. For many of us, as we move through January, our thoughts turn to getting healthy by watching what we eat and hitting the gym.
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