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Calling Out From Far Away

Sunday September 26, 2021

No matter how far away God seems, we can call out to Him and He will always respond. 

Please listen, God, and answer my prayer!  I feel hopeless, and I cry out to you from a faraway land. Lead me to the mighty rock high above me. You are a strong tower, where I am safe from my enemies.  Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God. You heard my promises, and you have blessed me, just as you bless everyone who worships you.  (Psalm 61:1-5 CEV)

We know that many times we take back our self-will and wander away from the path God has prepared for us.  We stop doing certain things that help us stay strong.  We drift into unhealthy places and begin hanging around with people who, together with us, are ready to slide back down the slippery slope into the pit.  Before we know it, life is once again unmanageable, and we are powerless to save ourselves.  It might not be that we’ve picked up again.  There is also a miserable place we can get to when we are running in self-will that makes a mess of our relationships and steals our peace of mind and heart. 

Sometimes we may feel far away from God.  We may have been doing all the right things but tiredness, grief, challenges, pain, and so many other things can dull our conscious awareness of God’s presence.  God promises to respond when we call to Him even from the depressing place we have drifted to.  He will lead us to a safe harbour.  He will provide protection and support for us just like a mother bird covers her little ones with her wings.  Today’s verses of scripture can be a loving reminder that in those dark moments God is as close as a call.  God never leaves us and never forsakes us.  We are not alone.

Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.  (Psalm 50:15 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for lifting me out of the slimy pit and setting my feet on a rock, giving me a firm place to stand.  Thank You that I am secure in You regardless of my circumstances. I’m calling out to You today, asking for Your guidance and support so that I may follow You in all my ways.  Thank You for never leaving me nor forsaking me.  Amen

©2021 Partners in Hope 

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