Christian Hope and Action

The writer of Psalm 42 cries out, “As the deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.”  He used to be involved in the procession to the house of God but now he is now stricken by illness. He is even taunted by people who say to him continually, “Where is your God?”  It seems that God has forgotten him. He goes on to ask, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?” He hopes for God and wants God to help him. When difficulties surround us do we turn to God and what do we hope for? What action should we take as well?