Psalm 142:5-6 I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
When I am brought down, I look to the Lord to deliver me and lift me up. I cry out to the Lord and trust Him to pay attention to my need. He is my refuge and my portion while I am alive on earth. When I am down I look up to the Lord, for He lifts me up and delivers me from those who fight against me, like sin, death, and the devil. By myself I am weak, but Jesus is strong for me. He listens to my cry.
Life in the world has the ability to drag me down, but my Lord is always there with a hand out to lift me up. There is no weakness or shame in crying out for help and a hand. Jesus is watching and listening for me to cry. He is ever present, just a mere call away. He is always nearby watching and waiting for us to ask.