Free Presbyterian Church of Malvern

The sermon explores the profound experience of spiritual distress, drawing heavily from Psalm 38 to illustrate the fear of abandonment and the subsequent reliance on divine mercy. It emphasizes that while physical and emotional suffering, alongside social isolation and the oppression of enemies, can be overwhelming, they ultimately serve to crush pride and drive individuals to a deeper dependence on God. The message underscores the importance of honesty in prayer, acknowledging vulnerability and clinging to the hope found in God's unwavering presence and promise of salvation, ultimately revealing that such trials can lead to a more intimate encounter with the divine.