Have you ever felt like God was far away? That your prayers were hitting the ceiling? You’re not alone. In this week’s Sunday Conversation, Pastor Matt Hagee unpacks Psalm 42—written not by David, but by a nameless son of Korah, a gatekeeper in the tabernacle who watched others encounter God while feeling distant himself. This poetic and powerful psalm gives us a roadmap for finding God even when we feel abandoned, discouraged, or forgotten.
Explore what it means when “deep calls unto deep,” when waves of trouble crash one after another, and how the voice of God can still be heard—even if faint. Pastor Matt explains how to anchor your hope in God, cling to His promises, and worship Him not because of what you feel, but because of who He is.
📖 Be encouraged: Your soul may be cast down, but you can still say, “I shall yet praise Him.”
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:48 Psalm 42: A Song from the Sons of Korah
03:20 The Gatekeeper’s Perspective
05:40 Desperate for God’s Presence
08:05 Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?
10:45 Remembering God’s Faithfulness
13:12 Deep Calls to Deep: Listening for God
16:25 The Lovingkindness of the Lord
18:40 God’s Mercy, Favor, and Grace
21:10 Singing in the Night Seasons
22:30 The Inner Tug-of-War
24:00 I Shall Yet Praise Him
25:30 Final Encouragement and Devotion
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