God Hears The Humble
God Hears the Humble || Psalm 10:17 (NRSVUE) || Jan Bolton
“O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear.”
This verse beautifully reminds us of the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Over the past four years, life has been especially challenging for me emotionally. I have experienced the loss of five loved ones who have made their transition from labor to reward. Last year, I endured two losses almost back-to-back, and now this year, even as I pen this devotional, I am painfully facing yet another.
Yet in the midst of sorrow, I find great comfort in this verse. There are days when it is hard to even put my desires into words, but I rest in the blessed assurance that God hears my heart even when my lips cannot speak. He finds unimaginable ways to communicate with me. He not only hears us, but He strengthens us, sustains us, and gently leans in to the cries we cannot always express.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Psalms 17:6 (NRSVUE)
My prayer is for everyone experiencing difficulties of any kind—emotional, physical, financial, health-related, or otherwise—that in the middle of these heavy moments, you will still be able to see God. May you feel His presence, know His comfort, and trust that He is holding you close through it all.
Prayer:
Gracious God, I come before You praying for anyone who is experiencing a midnight moment in their life. Please comfort them, keep them, and strengthen them until their morning of joy appears. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This verse beautifully reminds us of the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Over the past four years, life has been especially challenging for me emotionally. I have experienced the loss of five loved ones who have made their transition from labor to reward. Last year, I endured two losses almost back-to-back, and now this year, even as I pen this devotional, I am painfully facing yet another.
Yet in the midst of sorrow, I find great comfort in this verse. There are days when it is hard to even put my desires into words, but I rest in the blessed assurance that God hears my heart even when my lips cannot speak. He finds unimaginable ways to communicate with me. He not only hears us, but He strengthens us, sustains us, and gently leans in to the cries we cannot always express.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Psalms 17:6 (NRSVUE)
My prayer is for everyone experiencing difficulties of any kind—emotional, physical, financial, health-related, or otherwise—that in the middle of these heavy moments, you will still be able to see God. May you feel His presence, know His comfort, and trust that He is holding you close through it all.
Prayer:
Gracious God, I come before You praying for anyone who is experiencing a midnight moment in their life. Please comfort them, keep them, and strengthen them until their morning of joy appears. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Well said big sister ?