"Oh Almighty, when will you take notice of me? Will you never remember me again? How much time must pass before your face is revealed to me once more? How long must I endure the burden of my own thoughts, experiencing sorrow daily in my heart? How much longer will my adversary triumph over me? These inquiries weigh heavily on my spirit, and I yearn for the day when your presence will be felt in my life once more. Please do not forsake me in this state of desolation and solitude, but instead, extend to me your compassion and benevolence. Aid me in overcoming my challenges and finding solace in your affectionate embrace."

Upon receiving salvation, we are welcomed into the kingdom of God where we are embraced with the same affection and grace as Christ. In God's house, we find solace after navigating through a period of uncertainty and peril in the world. Christ becomes our sibling and our Father assumes the role of ultimate judge. Previously subjected to mistreatment and danger in the world, we now find security within the confines of God's abode. The perils and threats that once plagued us are now kept at bay outside the protection of God's presence. It is for this reason that the Psalmist consistently seeks guidance and shelter from God within the sanctuary of His dwelling.

The Psalmist makes a comparison between the close relationship Adam and Eve had with God in the garden of Eden and our current relationship with Him. While in the garden, Adam and Eve freely communicated their deepest desires to God and followed His will without conflict. However, the presence of sin and corruption in our lives hinders us from fully aligning our desires with God's. Despite this separation, God still reaches out to us with compassion as we struggle with our sinful nature. Just as God sought out Adam and Eve after their fall, He continues to seek us out and extend His love and grace to us.

Prior to the fall, the interaction between God and humanity was characterized by simplicity and clarity. In a state devoid of suffering and vulnerability, individuals possessed the capacity to readily comprehend and engage with divine communication. Nevertheless, the capacity to engage with God in a manner akin to the original human experience has been impeded by the introduction of pain and frailty.

In the contemporary context, we face challenges in establishing a direct line of communication with God similar to that of the first man. The presence of evil in our lives often causes us to mistakenly assign blame to God. If only we possessed the physical and spiritual attributes of the initial man, we would approach our circumstances with greater discernment and refrain from hastily accusing God. It is evident that God empathizes with our difficulties, given that He is our creator. Despite our limitations, God demonstrates compassion and empathy towards us.

God has granted us the ability to draw near to Him by expressing our hardships, as seen in the Psalms. The Psalmist's cries for compassion evoke God's understanding of our inability to please Him as Adam once did. Communication in our relationship with God is essential, and the Psalms demonstrate a unique form of expression filled with despair and frustration. Instead of immediately solving our struggles, God allows us to articulate them as we navigate life's challenges towards our ultimate destination in heaven.

The divine has bestowed upon us the capacity to articulate our encounters to Him. As suggested by the Psalmist, we contend with moral degradation as we wrestle with our innermost thoughts and traverse a realm fraught with grief and peril. When we candidly express our emotions to God and provide an authentic depiction of our circumstances, He is inclined towards us. Although our ability to commune with Him may not be as intimate as it once was in the idyllic garden, God does not forsake us to endure suffering in solitude. To experience the presence and proximity of God, we must approach Him with honesty and sincerity.