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Psalm 31 is a cry for help to God. It is when you realize you are utterly helpless, you seek help. If you feel capable of coming out of the situation you are in, will you not solve your own problems? David asks for protection. God is my rock and my fortress. He pleads, "pull me from the trap of my enemies" Drag me out. Rescue me. 
He prays to God to have mercy on him. Tears blur my eyes, because I'm sad of my situation I'm in. Because of it my body and soul also withers away. Because of grief and sadness. And also because of sin. 
After all the blurting out of his struggles, he expressed his confidence and trust in the Lord. v:14 onwards
I will trust. 
You are my God. 
My future is in your hands. 
How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. 
You hide them in the shelter of your presence. 
You shelter them in your presence. 
He has shown me the wonders of His unfailing love. 
He kept me safe. 
You heard my cry for mercy
And answered my call. 

The confidence and faith he has in his prayer answering God comes out of the belief that God will take care. I just need to trust Him. I just need not worry. 
V:24 So be strong and courageous
All you who put your hope in the Lord. 

How much we need to put our confidence in Him? We need to cling on to Him? He who is faithful. 

John:16:33 Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. 

Your problem might look too huge for you to handle alone. But take courage. He who is in you is more powerful than he who is in the world. Pour out your heart to your Father, trust in Him. Have confidence in His ways. 

Ask the saviour to help you
Comfort strengthen and keep you
He is willing to aide you
He will carry you through
- Horatio Palmer
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