Thursday, August 2, 2012

"Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins." -- Psalm 25:16-22

This very personal prayer that was written by the psalmist models for us the reliance upon God we are free to have in our relationship with him. Dark times in our lives warrant our reaching out to him.  When you're down, call out, cry out, and receive the comfort God has to offer.   But don't wait until you are down-- pray along the way.  Desperation for God need not be a reality in your life.  By living prayerfully and communing with God regularly, you know God is close in every step.  Walk with confidence knowing you don't walk alone.

Readings:  2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13; Romans 15:23-16:17; Psalm 25:16-22;  Proverbs 20:16-18