Who's On Call When I Need Help

 WHO’S ON CALL WHEN I NEED HELP?

We have a great prayer for this Sunday straight from the Bible.  It reminds us that God is on call when we need help.

Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.  Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you.  You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long.  Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.  You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.  Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.  When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.  Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.  Psalm 86:1-8

Often when we are in trouble we call out to God.  We are desperate for His immediate attention.  Because God is not limited by time, He is always available to those whose hearts are turned towards Him.  When our circumstances cause us to think we are poor and needy, we can be assured that if we call out to Him, God will hear us and set events in motion to help us and provide good solutions. When we admit we have done wrong, mercy is available.  When we confess the wrong we have done, God will forgive us and restore our joy.

The writer of this Psalm recognizes that God is good, forgiving, and full of love for all who put their trust in Him.  When we bring our requests to God, it pleases Him.  God is faithful to His promises.  If we are lacking faith in God’s ability to answer our prayers, we can admit our unbelief to Him and He will even be open to that cry for mercy.  Jesus responded with grace to the father who asked Him to heal his son when the father cried out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

God’s invitation to us today is this:  Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.  Jeremiah 33:3

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank you for the promise that as we begin to seek You and put our trust in You, You will reward us. There truly is no other God like You Lord, and no one else compares with You.  Your love.  Your attentiveness to our situations.  Your willingness to help – no one comes close to You.  Forgive us when we doubt Your willingness to answer our prayers.  You truly are a good, good Father and perfect in all Your ways.  Amen