This Psalm is written on the heels of a great tragedy in Israel. 

It's easy to get in the mindset that tragedy strikes as punishment for a fault in our lives. What we must realize is that in a sin-cursed world, sometimes tragedy touches our lives because of living in a sin-cursed world.

When we face tragedy, can we approach it valiantly (with great strength TO conquer)? Psalm 60 gives us hope in tragedy.