The words of Psalm 22 echo the deepest cry of the human soul: "My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?" Perhaps you don't use that exact expression, but you are well acquainted with the feeling of abandonment, of praying and not perceiving an answer, of trying to stay strong while your heart seems to crumble. This cry reveals an experience that many prefer to hide, but the Bible makes a point of bringing it to light.
The psalmist describes days of supplication without return and nights without rest, much like those when sleep does not come because the mind is filled with worries, fears, and uncertainties. It’s as if each dragged hour of the dawn increases the impression that God is silent. The distance between prayer and response seems to stretch, and the heart grows weary of waiting.
The great truth is that the Bible does not hide this pain, and that alone is a comfort to us. God does not ignore human suffering; He records it in Scripture with honesty and depth. When we read this psalm, we see that pain is not a forbidden theme before God, but something that can be poured out sincerely in His presence.
Thus, we understand that feeling pain, anguish, and even confusion does not mean a lack of faith, but is part of the journey of those who seek God amid the storms. It is in this realistic and profoundly human scenario that the Lord begins to teach us to look beyond what we feel now, helping us to realize that, even when we do not see, He remains present, guiding us through the darkness.