In Psalms, chapter one hundred and forty-two, verses one through seven, the psalm comes from one deeply troubled and overwhelmed by a desperate situation. Although the psalmist is experiencing loneliness without any supporting human companionship or sympathy, the Lord remains his refuge, friend, and helper. When believers are afflicted and oppressed, rather than remaining silent, they should cry out to God, who has pledged to be their comforter and helper in their time of need, as in John fourteen, verses sixteen through twenty-six, and Second Corinthians one, verses four to five, respectively.
The theme title under “The Prisoner’s Prayer” section states that the psalmist expresses the need for God to intervene on their behalf. There is a song that includes this title:
My glory and the lifter of my head
My glory and the lifter of my head
For thou, Oh Lord, art a shield for me
My glory and the lifter of my head
I cried unto the Lord with my voice
I cried unto the Lord with my voice
I cried unto the Lord with my voice
And He heard me out of His holy hill
My glory and the lifter of my head
My glory and the lifter of my head
For thou, Oh Lord, art a shield for me
My glory and the lifter of my head
The songwriter illustrates how the Lord is the center of our lives. He is the Holy One who is capable of saving, delivering, and healing any situation, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. The Lord is the redeemer, defender, and protector of those who trust Him. However, God responds in love, especially those who love Him. “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins,” as in First Peter four, verse eight.