I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. - Psalm 116:1-2
In our darkest times, when the whole world seems to be caving in around us, it no longer matters how close of a relationship we actually have with Christ; we will cry out to God. Even people who barley believe God exists, in times of true desperation, will call out. Desperation puts us all on the same playing field, where we need help, and the only one that can help us is someone greater than us.
I believe the scriptures, when they say, God hears the cries of those in need, God listens and anticipates our cries that we need Him, and God is faithful to answer. We don’t always receive the help or answer we expect, but God does answer our cries of desperation, and for that reason alone, we have reason to give thanks.
God’s faithfulness to answer us makes Him dependable, and that’s what we often seek most; someone whom we can always depend on, no matter the situation. Even if it’s someone we simply what to listen to us as we whine about our current situation, we can count on God to listen, and His promises through Jesus Christ say that he will always be with us, never leaving or forsaking us. I believe this to be true, and know that God is lavishing his love on us in our times of need as well as our times fullness and joy.
I am reminded of the song Your Love is Everything, by Chris McClarney. I hope these words speak to us as a prayer, today:
“When I’m dry and thirsty Lord, and I’m crying out for more I know I can trust in Your love. In the darkness in the night, when I’m starving for the light I know I can trust in Your love. You keep no record of my sin, You don’t remember all my shame. Your love heals every disease, Your love fulfills my every need, Your love is everything to me, Your love is everything.”
God’s love and presence is with you now and forever, cry out! He is listening.
Grace & Peace,
Sam