One day I phoned a friend of mine who is in the ministry and asked, “How is it going?” His quite reply was, “Well, I am having one of those days.” The next time you’re having one of those days when everything seems to be going wrong read this Psalm 102. What kind of a day was the Psalmist having? A day of trouble.. In fact, he compares himself to a lonely bird (vv.6,7). That’s the way he feels—like a bird alone on a housetop. He wants to go into the house and enjoy some fellowship, but he is alone.

The Psalmist enemies were approaching him (v.8). But in a day of trouble and reproach, he says, “God, you are the only One who can change things.” The day of trouble becomes a day of prayer. God can change things for you also. He may not change the circumstances on the outside, but He does change your feelings on the inside. Then the day of trouble becomes a day of triumph.

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Everyone has days of trouble. When circumstances entrap you and trouble closes around you, pray to the Lord. He knows how to turn your trouble into tramp. Although He may not answer your prayers the way you expect, He will do what is best for you and for His glory.