Tender Loving Care

Why do you and I love the Lord?  Here’s a good reason.

I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.  Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2

God pays attention.  God hears us when we call out to Him, even to the point of “inclining his ear” to us to make sure He hears what we are saying, catches every emotion, attends to the cry of our heart. How good is that?

Heavenly Father, we are so grateful that You are so attentive to us. We need that kind of companionship of a dear and caring friend today.  We will bring all of our day, all of our heart to You because it is only in Your blessing and presence that we can live. Amen

Not only does God hear us, but particularly when our way seems tough, obstacles seem impossible, and distress fills our heart, He’s ready to deliver us.

The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”  Psalm 116:3-4

Lord, Every season seems to have new challenges for us.  We need You Lord because we so easily feel tangled up by the concerns of the day.  Lift our eyes to see You in the middle of it all and follow as You lead.  Encourage our hearts to trust and not be afraid. You are with us.  You will deliver us.   

Lord, we just want to stay close to You today and receive all of these things.  Help us to not block the sweet work of care and comfort You are trying to work in us today by hanging onto anxiety and complaint.  Help us to give ourselves completely into your care. Amen

Let’s live today so that when we look back on the events of the day, even the parts that weren’t perfect, we’ll know that we called out to God often, allowed Him to remind us of what was good, and then received His encouragement as we moved forward.