In Psalm 22, the author describes how he is being ridiculed and insulted by those around him, who question his faith in God and challenge God to save him if He truly cares for him. Despite this persecution, the author acknowledges that his trust in God has been ingrained in him since his infancy. This passage is often interpreted as prophetic, reflecting the suffering and rejection that Jesus experienced during His crucifixion. Even if we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of sin and shame, we must hold onto the belief that God will never abandon us. It is important not to be deceived into thinking that God withholds salvation from us because of our mistakes. Instead, we must hold onto the truth that God is always willing to rescue us, regardless of how many times we stumble. The notion that God would only save someone who truly delights in Him is lacking in faith, echoing the same temptation that led to the downfall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. We should never doubt that God will answer our pleas for deliverance, no matter how repugnant our actions may appear. It is imperative to rely on God's unwavering love and forgiveness, refusing to believe that we are beyond redemption.

I believe that when it comes to the core of loneliness, these are the words that we find comfort in. It's a reflection of our belief that as sinners, our trust in God's grace is tied to how we perceive others who also struggle with trust. It's almost like a challenge - we often receive blame as if we are being dared to prove our worthiness to God. In our natural state, we feel the need to prove ourselves to God. We convince ourselves that our failures to abide by the law are a reflection of our lack of trust in God. These words of blame suggest that we are so flawed and unworthy that only God can save us. It's as if they are saying, "This person doesn't deserve forgiveness, so let God handle it." When we adopt this mindset, we essentially believe that God is just in judging and condemning us. However, God never works in a condemning manner to save us. The essence of salvation lies in our willingness to seek it out and be saved.