The Unspoken Cries of a Broken Heart
The Lord knows our struggles and pain, and He hears even the unspoken cries of our broken heart, giving us mercy and strength until we see the answer.
David Wilkerson delivers a powerful message on the comfort found in Psalms 56 for those who are wounded by life's trials, whether from family, friends, or the ungodly. He emphasizes that many believers face daily fears and burdens, yet God's Word reassures us to trust Him in our moments of despair. Wilkerson highlights that God is aware of our struggles and hears the unspoken cries of our broken hearts, promising mercy and strength as we wait for deliverance. The sermon encourages believers to lean on God's promises, reminding them that He is actively working in their lives, even when they cannot see it.
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Psalm 56 is meant for those who have been wounded -- whether by family, friends, or the words and actions of the ungodly. It is a word for those who love the Lord yet who shed tears and carry burdens that seem to grow heavier by the day.
Some believers wake up every day under a cloud of fear and despair. They may feel crushed and frightened because of financial problems. Others face serious health battles and insufferable pain while still others grieve over family members who are in deep trouble, perhaps in rebellion against the Lord.
Hear the blessed Word of God directed to you in your hour of need:
Psalm 56:3: Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Psalm 56:4: In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?
Psalm 56:8: You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?
Psalm 56:9: When I cry out to You, then my enemies will turn back; this I know, because God is for me.
Psalm 56: 13: For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
These are anointed words from the Spirit of God. The Lord knows all about your struggles and pain. He knows every detail of your situation, and he hears even the unspoken cries of your broken heart.
Heed the words we have been given: "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You." Your cries and prayers have been heard by the Lord and even now he is doing his secret, behind-the-scenes work of deliverance. Until you see the answer, he will give you mercy and strength.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Lord Knows Our Struggles
- A. He knows every detail of our situation
- B. He hears even the unspoken cries of our broken heart
- II. Trust in the Lord in Times of Fear
- A. Trust in Him, not in our own strength or abilities
- B. He is our deliverer and our rock
- III. Our Cries and Prayers Have Been Heard
- A. He is working behind the scenes to deliver us
- B. He gives us mercy and strength until we see the answer
Key Quotes
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” — David Wilkerson
“You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?” — David Wilkerson
“He knows every detail of your situation, and he hears even the unspoken cries of your broken heart.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Trust in the Lord in times of fear, not in your own strength or abilities.
- Your cries and prayers have been heard by the Lord, and He is working behind the scenes to deliver you.
- The Lord will give you mercy and strength until you see the answer.