There are moments when the darkness feels heavy, and hope feels far away. On those days, it can be hard to know where to turn or what to believe. What do you do when your feelings tell you one story, but Scripture tells another?
In today’s episode of More Than a Song, we use “There’s a God” by Mary-Clair as our starting point—not to ignore pain or rush past grief, but to look honestly at it through the lens of Scripture. Together, we’ll turn our eyes to Jesus on His darkest day and discover how Psalm 22 helps us navigate our own moments of despair with truth, honesty, and hope.
Key Points
- Dark days can be debilitating, and our inclination to curve in on ourselves
- Looking to Jesus to see what HE is looking at on His darkest day
- Jesus’ cry on the cross points us directly to Psalm 22, a song of lament and trust
- Psalm 22 models how to hold both honest emotion and Capital‑T Truth together
- Jesus is not distant from our pain—He fully entered it and understands it
- Our feelings are real, but they are not the full story
- Scripture helps interrupt distorted thought loops with God’s character and faithfulness
- Walking through honesty is often the doorway to deeper hope
Scriptures Referenced
- Matthew 27:45–50
- Matthew 27:35
- Matthew 27:41–42
- Psalm 22
- Hebrews 12:2
BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)
Try these BITEs as you explore Scripture for yourself this week:
- Start With God: Before asking how Scripture applies to you, observe what it reveals about God’s character, faithfulness, and actions
- Read in Context: Read Matthew 26–28 to fully understand Jesus’ darkest day
- Observe & Ask Questions: Notice repeated words, emotions, and imagery in Psalm 22
- Name the Tension: Identify where feelings and truth seem to clash—and don’t rush to resolve it
- Apply the Care Cycle: Use awareness, acceptance, attention, and action to process your emotions alongside God’s Word – use the Episode Guide to help you
- Meditate on Scripture: Slowly read Psalm 22 and reflect on both lament and hope
“Don’t skip the ‘Why have You forsaken me?’ — it may be the doorway to the deepest ‘He has done it.'”
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Additional Resources
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- Lyrics – New Release Today
- The story behind the song “There’s a God” by Mary-Clair – New Release Today Article
- Bible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study – videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study – Learn More
- Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week’s Challenge
In our darkest day, when hope is fading, let’s look to Jesus’ darkest day in Matthew 27. (Read this portion of the gospel in context—Matthew 26-28.) On Jesus’ darkest day, we see that He is reminded of Psalm 22; in fact, He points us to Psalm 22 by calling out the first line. Meditate on Psalm 22. Discern what is true about God and what feels true in the midst of trauma and hopelessness. Use the Episode Guide to apply the Care Cycle to Psalm 22 and ultimately your life.
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