When my head hangs low, God is the One who lifts it.

A Bible affirmation for dark days, rooted in Psalm 3:3.

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalm 3:3 · BSB

Reflection

David wrote this while fleeing from his own son Absalom, who had taken his throne. He was humiliated and heartbroken. Still he calls God the One who lifts my head. Sometimes God lifts you before you can lift yourself.

A prayer

Lord, my head hangs low today. Lift it when I can't lift it myself.

More verses for dark days

Even when my soul is downcast, I will yet praise Him. Psalm 42:11 My darkest feeling isn't the whole truth about me. Psalm 34:18 His mercies are new this morning, even if I'm not. Lamentations 3:22-23 Waiting on God is how strength comes back, a little at a time. Isaiah 40:31 On the outside I'm worn down, but inside God is renewing me. 2 Corinthians 4:16 Weeping may last the night, but morning is coming. Psalm 30:5 I can tell God how long this has felt, and He listens. Psalm 13:1-2 God is my refuge and strength, right here in this trouble. Psalm 46:1 God can light my lamp when everything feels dark. Psalm 18:28 When my soul melts with sorrow, God's word can strengthen me. Psalm 119:28 Even the darkness isn't dark to God. Psalm 139:11-12

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