{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Join The Journey","title":"S3:187  Psalm 102","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/153027d3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":628,"description":"In today’s episode, Emma Dotter explores the psalmist's deep feelings of despair and loneliness, illustrated by vivid imagery of suffering and rejection. Despite these heavy emotions, the psalmist ultimately shifts focus to God's unchanging character and mercy, emphasizing the importance of holding onto hope even in darkness. This passage reminds us to approach those who are struggling with empathy and to affirm the enduring love and mercy of God.\n \n Resources if you are struggling:\n Do you struggle with depression?: https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/struggles/depression\n When You’re Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 1: https://www.watermark.org/message/10918-when-you-re-not-okay-a-conversation-about-mental-health-part-I\n Should Christians See Professional Counselors?: https://www.watermark.org/blog/should-christians-see-professional-counselors\n \n Need to reach out to someone on staff?\n https://www.watermark.org/contact\n \n Grab a Psalms Join The Journey Journal for 2024:\n https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g\n \n Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024:\n https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM\n \n You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: \n https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8x-nKo1hHoOC64414t8HN0w6lYNHLbeV0qRxaVtU3o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2ODA1LzE2ODky/ODI1MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}