I am exceedingly afflicted; revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.
Psalm 119:107

There are times in this life when circumstances are so extreme that it does not seem possible to go on. It would be impossible to list all of the types of circumstances that could bring a person to despair, even of life. If you are in or have endured such circumstances, you know exactly what this feels like. Facing another minute or hour, let alone another day, seems excruciating. The weight of such circumstances can make it feel as though you can barely breathe. How can you possibly go on?

There is only one answer. Your hope can only be found in our covenant-keeping God. He is the One who can restore life when it seems like there is no reason to live. The revival that God can bring to one’s soul is not simply the ability to survive; it is the opportunity to actually live a life that is renewed – it is purposeful, it is fruitful.

How do you find such hope? It can be found in God’s word. He is the One who gives hope both for this life and the life to come. He reminds us what this life is all about and what is yet to come. Because He is faithful, we can always trust His promises. He can bring comfort when it seems that you are beyond being comforted.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4

If you have found yourself in the midst of such circumstances, I urge you to open God’s word. Let it feed your soul as nothing else can. Set your heart and mind on God’s gracious provision for you, and rest assured that He can revive your soul.