It doesn’t have to be dark outside for us to be in the middle of the night. Sometimes the darkness is in us. Discouragement moves in, and we are like Asaph, who said, “My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; my soul refused to be comforted” (v.2). What do you do when your soul refuse to be comforted?

Asaph tells us what we should do? First, talk God (v.1). Someone has suggested that when you can’t sleep at night, instead of counting sheep, talk to the Shepherd. Sometimes approaching the Lord is painful (v.3). When we remember God, sometimes we feel troubled, it’s simply because, we might have disobeyed God’s commandment or doubted His promises. But talking to the Lord also brings reassurance (v.5). He has cared for you in the past, and He will care for you in the future.

The second thing, talk to yourself (v.6). Talk to yourself about the Lord. Examine your life and your Christian walk. Your discouragement will be replaced by a song (v.6).

When you feel discouraged, get your eyes off your circumstances and onto the Lord. Also, examine your life. Talk to Him and let Him encourage you. Then talk to yourself and encourage yourself with the things of God. He will give you a song in the night.