Help Me Lord

When we are in a place of despair we often cry out to God for help but wonder if He is really listening.  We feel unsettled and insecure.  We wonder if God has turned away from us, but in hope, we cry out to Him for protection.  The writer of the following Psalm called out to God for help when he was in similar circumstances.

Defend me, God.  Argue my case against those people who don’t know you.  Protect me from those evil liars.  God, you are my place of safety.  Why have you turned me away?  Why must I suffer this sadness that my enemies have brought me?  Send your light and your truth to guide me, to lead me to your holy mountain, to your home.  I want to go to God’s altar, to the God who makes me so very happy.  God, my God, I want to play my harp and sing praises to you!  Why am I so sad?  Why am I so upset?  I tell myself, “Wait for God’s help!  You will again have a chance to praise him, your God, the one who will save you.”  (Psalm 43:1-5 ERV) 

Like us, it appears the writer believed that God always works for the good we desire, but he was upset to find out that God works “all things” together for our good, both the good and the troublesome.  In the end he discovered that God is much more gracious in His plans and actions than we are.  Jesus told us that in this life we would have trouble.  Everyone in this life will experience problems. Troubles are not just for those living in self-will rather than God’s will. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, When my circumstances overwhelm me and cause me to be fearful, help me to trust that You are near and ready to help.  Amen

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