A Prayer As We Remember God's Willingness To Help Us

God knows that it is easy for us to let fear take control of our lives.  

When circumstances are overwhelming we may feel helpless and uncertain of our ability to handle the events that are facing us.  We are afraid of pain.  We sometimes feel insignificant and abandoned, with no one to help us.

The good news for us is that when we call on God in our day of trouble, He promises to help us.  When we give our will and our life over to God’s care, we become His beloved children.  God wants us to walk in the confidence of His ever-present help in trouble.  King David knew something about all this when He wrote this famous poem.

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?  The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?  He will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.  Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.  Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.  Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.  Psalm 27:1, 5, 10-11, 13

On days when the news is full of troubles in various places around the world, God invites us to be at peace because His presence accompanies us wherever we go.  When we feel abandoned and let down, God reminds us that strength and comfort are as near as calling out to Him.  When we are not sure how to navigate life, God responds to our cry for help as we ask Him to lead us on the right path.  We can choose to live confidently each day knowing that we will experience the goodness of God as we dwell in His care and faithfully follow His directions.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, You are our light and our salvation and with confidence we move forward in Your care. When circumstances threaten to overwhelm us we pray that in our sense of helplessness and uncertainty that we will turn to You with confidence because You are able to handle any and all events that are facing us.   Thank you that in times of trouble we can take shelter under Your shadow for Your presence is with us wherever we go. Amen