An Answer in Time of Trouble

Our Love for God

God Commands Our Love, Respect, and Obedience:
Love and Worship God

Psalm 86:1-7 The Message

A David Psalm

86 1-7 Bend an ear, God; answer me.
    I’m one miserable wretch!
Keep me safe—haven’t I lived a good life?
    Help your servant—I’m depending on you!
You’re my God; have mercy on me.
    I count on you from morning to night.
Give your servant a happy life;
    I put myself in your hands!
You’re well-known as good and forgiving,
    bighearted to all who ask for help.
Pay attention, God, to my prayer;
    bend down and listen to my cry for help.
Every time I’m in trouble I call on you,
    confident that you’ll answer.

For Reflection 

We usually cry for God's help when we think there is no alternative.  At the the point when we are frustrated with our inability to control outcomes and have no more answers, we are helpless and willing to grab for new approaches.  When we can no longer place faith in ourselves or others and we ask God for help is when we are most likely to find an answer.  That tiny voice of God whispers, and we are eager to hear.

Pray

Pray often and about everything.  Pray so that you will have the confidence to rest in the Lord and know all will end as God intends.

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