Psalm 142:1-7 " I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before HIM; I showed before HIM my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then THOU knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. 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. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise THY name; for THOU shalt deal bountifully with me." 
In David's distress he cried out to the LORD, "No man cared for my soul" (v4b). He was distraught. Although he had called to GOD for help (v.1) he had yet received an answer, and a feeling of loneliness overwhelmed him (v.3a). He found himself in a terribly difficult time of trouble (v.2b), for his enemies were trying to ensnare him (v.3b). Everywhere he turned he was shunned (v.4); all earthly refuge failed him. David was "brought very low," and his foes' strength surpassed his own (v.6). Constant dangers and trials pushed this man of GOD to the edge of despair.
Today, many of GOD's dear children are facing similar situations and are going through great trials. The world is experiencing rapid transformation and tremendous upheaval. Nations are changing; churches are shifting; families are dividing; moral and spiritual standards are bending. Amid this turmoil, some believers are dealing with separation from loved ones, and this often causes emotional devastation, whether it be separation because of death of a spouse, parent, child, or some other dear one or whether it be separation from family members or fellow believers who are living in sin and resentful of scriptural reproof. But let us not forget that whenever GOD takes a person from our side, HE will fill the void (Psalm 68:5-6 pictured above; Hebrews 13:5 pictured above). And, when our loneliness is a result of biblical separation from false teachers, disobedient brethren, and the world, may we remember that GOD promises to "be a FATHER" unto those who "come out" and "touch not the unclean thing" (2nd.Corinthians 6:14-18). The LORD has a perfect place of refuge for you, and HE absolutely cares when no one else does. You are not alone ! 
We must keep in mind that even in those moments when it seems to us like no one cares, our LORD does care. And because GOD is all-wise, all-powerful, and all-loving, HE is the best companion anyone could ever have, and HIS presence is eternal ! Separation from HIM is impossible, for the LORD has promised, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5b pictured above). However, if we allow our feelings to dominate our thoughts, then we open the door for Satan to take advantage of us. It is in those periods of deep despair and discouragement that we are apt to speak and act according to the flesh rather than the SPIRIT. David's time of dismay prevented him from fully enjoying the promises of GOD; however, he rightly took his troubles, his anxieties, and his complaints to the LORD in prayer (vv.1-2,5-7). He knew in his heart that the LORD was his only real refuge and that GOD would "deal bountifully "with him (vv.5,7). So why, then, did the psalmist cry out, "No man cared for my soul" (v.4) ?
David initially focused on his circumstances rather than on GOD's assurances (2nd.Peter 1:3-4, pictured above). The LORD wanted him to learn lessons that only the failure of the "arm of flesh" could teach (2nd.Chronicles 32:8). Today when so many faithful pastors, churches, and individuals are going through times of testing and when loneliness increases as we take our stand for the truth and against error, let us quickly ascertain all that the LORD wants to impart. Despondency will overtake us unless we internalize the precious promises of our LORD. Does anyone care ? Yes, "HE careth for you" (1st.Peter 5:7 pictured above), and HE will prove HIMSELF faithful to all who look to HIM in faith during their time of need. MHR
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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