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Help in the Mud
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It’s not always rebellion that gets us stuck. Sometimes, it’s discouragement. Depression. Despair. We didn’t leap into the pit—we slid quietly, slowly, until we found ourselves knee-deep in the mud, wondering if anyone sees us. Good news: Someone does.
In this Wisdom and Wit devotional, Bible teacher Chris Rail-e reflects on Psalm 40:1–3 and Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress to remind us that God not only sees us in the pit—He leans down, lifts us out, and sets our feet on solid ground. You’ll be encouraged to wait patiently, cry out honestly, and trust the One who rescues.
“I waited patiently for Yahweh; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my steps firm.” — Psalm 40:1–2 (LSB)
Reflection prompt: What does your “pit” look like today—emotional, spiritual, mental? Who could you be “Help” to this week?
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