Sunday Psalm Fears And Failures
Sunday November 25, 2018
All of us go through times in our lives when we feel lonely and inadequate to deal with the events that life has brought our way. We see the world move along on its merry way without stopping to care about our emotional struggles. Unless we share our problems, no one will understand what is going on or is able to help us. The Bible tells us in the following Psalm that God is constantly on the alert to help those who turn to Him and whose hope is in His unfailing love.
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. (Psalm 33:18-22 NIV)
When we call on the Lord, He has promised to answer us. Unfortunately, when we allow worry to overwhelm us, we become so focused on events that we forget God is there to help us and calm our fears. However, when we shift our focus to the one who is truly our help and shield, our emotions will calm down and our fears will subside. We will experience the unfailing love of God for us and recognize that we are not alone, God is always present with us. When we put our hope in God, He will deliver us from whatever is causing our heartache and fears.
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV)
When we draw close to God, He will draw close to us. Let us put all our hope in Him, for God is faithful to do all that He has promised.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me when I fret about things that appear too big for me to handle. Help me to first turn to You, for You alone are an ever-present help in trouble and the source of my strength. Let me never forget that Your eyes are over every place, and You are committed to love and care for those whose hope is in Your unfailing love. Amen
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