# A Prayer for Disorientation - Yelena Pakhomova

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Podcast: [Commons Church Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/commons-church-podcast-456078)
Published: 2026-08-03T02:53:54+00:00
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## Resource

What can ancient prayers teach us about our own experience of chaos, confusion, or distress? In this week’s installment of our Summer Songs series, Yelena walks us through Psalm 86—a powerful "psalm of disorientation." Whether life feels stable or everything is falling apart, the Psalms provide a sacred space for profound honesty with the Divine. In this message, we explore: Asks and Reasons: Why naming our disorientation is a time-tested religious practice. Communal Memory: How we lean on the stories of faith when our own words fall short. Undivided Heart: Moving toward wholeness in the midst of fragmentation. Relinquishment: Tracing the edge of chaos and trusting that we are held. About Commons Church: We are a community dedicated to loving God, loving people, and telling the story. Join us as we explore what it means to live out our faith together. Connect with us: Learn more about upcoming community events and gatherings at commons.church. #Psalm86 #SummerSongs #CommonsChurch #Prayer #Disorientation #Faith #Sermon ★ Support this podcast ★

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