Talking to Yourself, Not Listening to Yourself - Psalm 42 Meditation by Tim Keller

Today we continue this special series of meditations by Tim Keller — "Trusting God in Difficult Times." This series is meant to encourage you to trust God more deeply and to meditate on his word and what it promises, to give you strength and hope in difficult times. After the meditation, Tim will be joined by Kathy Keller for a short Q&A.

[aerioh]

Much needed. I lost both my mom and dad during this covid-19 season three days apart from each other. They were both at a nursing home. My dad was so clear minded but passed away suddenly and my mom followed him three days later. They both went while sleeping. I believe that the Lord is in charge and they are with the Lord and yet I am grieving and mourning day and night. I shall yet praise Him since he is my God. I will hope in God and speak to my soul. Bless the Lord, oh my soul~~

[pamwehking]

I needed to hear this... I just passed one year since our son’s suicide...I have been unable to pull myself out of my sorrow, and I will listen to this everyday if necessary until I truly feel God’s comfort so that I may live again in a praise worthy life, with the same joy and hope I had before my son left this world...

[annemarienelson]

As always, Dr Keller, whilst going through his own health battle, (at the time, we miss him!) so lovingly reaches out to others, so appreciative of this message….we all need it at certain times of our lives..

[FromTheHoodTheWoods]

Awesome. Will be listening to this with my 15 year old son tomorrow. We are gonna make it

[curiousgeorge]

Keller and Lloyd Jones are two of my faves. Great Bible expositors.

[daviddemar]

Amen amen amen. Put God first. unceasingly.
In bad times, bad circumstances many people flee from Him. Do a 180 degree turn.Run TO Him🙏❤

[jesuschristbiblebiblestudy]

Dear Jesus Christ, I desire that your heart and attitude might be my own that you would increase even as I decrease. Give me an ever-larger picture of you so I might see myself with ever-increasing clarity and revel each day in your amazing grace. Keep foolish pride far from me, and give me the sense to humble myself in healthy ways that bring strength and joy to everyone around me.
Remind me constantly. Lord, that you hold my life and breath and eternal future in your loving hands and that every good thing I have comes from you. Never let me forget that although without you I can do nothing, in Christ I can do all things.
The difference is you.
In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

[guerro]

Thank God for this message. Needed this, , like me I struggle with self image. I struggle with self criticism when I screw up on something and never forgive myself that. I know I can't be perfect but I need to learn that mistakes are a part of life and that in order to move forward I can't beat myself down but instead trust that God is doing this for a reason. And this pandemic has made this much more relevant to me that I can't do everything I can't answer all the questions and I can't control everything in my life, but I know the person who can and that's God and I got to remember that daily.

[dr.b]

My wife and I sat down to listen to Dr.Keller bring the Word before I head in to work. We are both greatly encouraged to turn our thoughts to praise by reminding our hearts of who the LORD is. Praise God.

[praywithangela]

I love Psalm 42 because of verse 5 (Hope in God, for I shall again praise him) and verse 8 (By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.)

2 years ago, a family friend who was in her early twenties passed away suddenly and tragically, and I went through several days of turmoil and the inability to pray or praise God. One night, in my dream, I found myself singing praises to Him, and I experienced the God who is worthy of all praise no matter the circumstances. Our God is so good and so faithful. May we all place our hope in Him, lift up our hearts, and worship Him. 💕

[rockygurung]

I was scared to talk to myself because I thought it is not biblical. Now, I am clear that I can confidently talk to myself. Really touched

[sandrahinthorn]

Thank you for staying with us, Tim and Kathy! Appreciate your ministry in keeping us together in Christ.

[danjbundrick]

Remarkable that this came out one month before he announced his PC diagnosis

[quotesoutloud]

Psalm 42 is music to my ears
But in my heart I cry tears
I know that I am lost and every day I walk in a different direction
I need to stop all noise and sit in reflection
Failure is nothing to fear
Because God will catch me if he hear

[resilientrecoveryministries]

Interesting. Not many know that stoicism is the foundation of REBT and CBT. Tim does a good job of proposing a richer, Christian alternative.

[pollyannacabral]

Thank's for this messanger. The most incrible to me, it's think that it's our ownGod Who in fact resignifies the thoughts in our mind and heart. Actually He do so much more than this concept than this word exprimes He give to us one new reality one new tipe of life throught His own Words to us.

[escajedac]

I trust God everyday always
Pray in Jesus name amen

[c.philipmckenzie]

Thank you for this uplifting message and commentary Dr. Keller. I just heard about your diagnosis and prayer request on Sunday; it is a journey I am also taking, although my particular brand is renal cell carcinoma. Unfortunately, it has metastasized into my bone and my care is palliative. I reciprocate your prayer request and ask that you remember my precious wife and young children. The Lord knows and in Him will I trust.

[djclaassen]

Thanks, Tim! I've enjoyed many of your books and video messages and now these short messages of encouragement. I'm a retired pastor, now serving the Lord by coming alongside our daughter and our son in their lives and ministries. My wife and I are 69 years old and living part-time in Mexico with our missionary daughter and her family. We were planning on going back to our other home in Florida, where we'ere near our son and his family, who have helped plant a church there, but just changed the return flight, pushing it back three weeks. All this to say these are certainly uncertain times but that we have a God for certain! And, we have your encouraging messages! God bless you, your wife, and family!

[shankerr]

Tim, I've been a believer since 1979. I've seen many ups & downs in my journey as a C'an. But the worst of the worst happened bout 2 weeks ago, when my 20 yr old nephew committed suicide. He was struggling wt depression for a long time. He was in pain, finally he gave up. I have a Masters in Biblical studies, but there are days where I wonder, what is all this about? What was the Lord thinking in the planning room of eternity before it all began? Sometimes I feel reminiscent on the scene from Patch Adams where the character asks God, that maybe He should have done a little bit more brainstorming on the problem of pain before deciding to create us ...

Don't get me wrong; I love the Lord, and I seek to honor Him as much as I can despite my weaknesses. But i also leave you with a quote from CS Lewis - “What do people mean when they say, 'I am not afraid of God because I know He is good'? Have they never even been to a dentist?”