The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all;
Not one, but three promises of God!
When we cry out, God hears our prayers and delivers us from (through) our troubles. And look how many troubles we have today! Cast your burdens upon the Lord; He is able to bear up under them.
Oh, toD know that God is close to us when our heart breaks! A perfect picture of our kind, gentle, compassionate Father gathering his child into His arms comes to mind. Only He can help us when we are crushed in spirit.
God is our rock, our refuge, our strength, our fortress. He can move Heaven and Earth for us. God’s promise to deliver us from ALL of our troubles should bolster our faith and solidify our hope – our sure belief – that God is not only able to do these things, but that He WILL do them. God’s character is perfect, and He does not renege on His promises (conditional, unconditional, and implied). Therefore, pray to God and ask Him to fulfill His promises.
A Short Prayer of Preparation
Father in Heaven, You are perfect in all your ways. You love your children and give them good gifts. And unlike us, You fulfill Your every promise. Father, meet me where I am today. Deliver me through my trials and troubles. Stay near to me when my heart breaks. Provide for all of my needs. Help me through these most difficult times. Strengthen me this day and give me confidence in what I am about to face. You, O Lord, have seen all that is to come and know perfectly how to navigate through it. Transform my pain into trust, and lead me in the way everlasting. This I ask and pray in the precious name of your most beloved Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.
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CHRIST ALLIANCE CHURCH 