Blessed be the Lord,
For He has shown me His marvelous kindness in a strong city!
22 For I said in my haste,
“I am cut off from before Your eyes”;
Nevertheless, You heard the voice of my supplications
When I cried out to You.
Psalm 31:21-22 (NKJV)
Thought for Today: Arthur had a happy childhood. Yet, when he reached adulthood, he began to believe that his parents had cut him off, wanting nothing to do with him. He moved to a distant city after college and did not keep close contact with his parents. He met Sue, someone his parents did not accept for many reasons. Against their wishes, he married her. The relationship with his parents was strained. Sue became pregnant but had some difficulties, requiring her to take total bed rest. Arthur did not know where to turn, feeling so alone. He did not think that he could call his parents for help.
Have you ever felt alone, abandoned, or cut off? Sometimes, we can feel this way in our human relationships. But do you feel that way right now in your relationship with God? You may be facing some struggles that could use a hand from our loving Father. Yet, you have done things you think would not please Him? Are you afraid to reach out and build a bridge to help you through this time?
In his time of need, Arthur picked up the phone and reached out to his parents, asking for forgiveness and understanding. Of course, being parents, they drove to his house and immediately pitched in. Having an extra couple of hands around made things easier for Arthur and Sue.
Are you hurting right now as you read this? Is there pain in your heart that you just can't get over that is threatening to eat you alive? We have a wonderful Lord who can help. He is the master of the universe; nothing is too great for Him to solve. Yet, you have to reach out and build the bridge to Him. How you ask? It is simple: ask Him to forgive you and ask for help. David wrote in Psalm 31 that our Lord still heard his supplications even when he felt cut off. It is simple: just pray. Will you do this today?
Heavenly Father, we often feel we are cut off from You. Yet, You love us so much that You never leave our sides. Help us ask for forgiveness and help as we travel this difficult road called life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
