424 Praying Through Psalm 39: David Gets Philosophical

October 22, 2025
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What if life's fleeting breath leaves you musing in silence—guarding your words amid affliction, pondering your days as mere handbreadths, and aching under God's chastening gaze? How do we lament the vanity of our phantom existence without despair, and anchor our hope beyond the vapor? In Psalm 39, David wrestles existentially with transience and iniquity, a forward-thinking lament that echoes Greek philosophy while pleading for divine mercy and restoration.

Join us for this 18-minute prayer through Psalm 39 on the Praying Christian Women podcast, as host Jamie Hampton uncovers layers of raw introspection, contrasts life's brevity with the unimaginable glory of eternity, and ignites hope in Christ's prepared kingdom—empowering us to shine His light amid the darkness, pray for glimpses of heaven on earth, and find joy in the Alpha and Omega who outshines our sorrows.

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Alana Terry is a USA Today bestselling suspense novelist from rural Alaska, known throughout the Christian fiction world for her intense storylines and realistic characters. She is also the founder of Praying Christian Women Ministries, and co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast. She can often be found pacing around outside, brainstorming new ideas or dreaming up her next plot twist.
Jaime Hampton is a Christian author, and co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast. She enjoys camping with her family, roasting (and drinking!) coffee, and the crazy life that comes with being a hockey mom.
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