WHEN HOPE IS GONE

When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn?

This week on Don't Miss This, David Butler and Grace Freeman Smith explore Psalms 49–86, focusing on heartfelt prayers of lament, petition, hope, and trust. From David's plea for mercy in Psalm 51 to the comforting reminder that God keeps every tear, these Psalms teach us that bringing our sorrow to God is an act of faith—not weakness.

Whether you're carrying grief, regret, anxiety, or simply searching for hope, these scriptures remind us that God draws near, hears our prayers, and transforms our hardest moments into something holy.

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – Welcome & Summer of Psalms Part 2

2:12 – Why lament is an expression of faith

5:15 – Psalm 55: Cast your burdens upon the Lord

9:42 – Psalm 51: The Passover, repentance & being made clean

17:40 – David's greatest regret and God's mercy

24:08 – Psalm 61: When my heart is overwhelmed

29:18 – God is my Rock (Psalm 62)

33:02 – Psalm 56: God collects every tear