God Hears My Cry (Psalm 40:1-2)

Today's scripture: Psalm 40:1-2

I feel so tremendously blessed that we Christ-followers serve a personal God. Unlike other belief systems where the god or gods they serve are out "there" somewhere, our God is with us, and He hears us when we call to Him. He hears our cries.

When we feel like we've descended to the bottom of a "horrible pit," He lifts us up and sets us on a solid "rock," the rock of faith and grace and strength that comes from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Every so often, I feel rather "pit-ish." Sometimes, stress and an over-loaded plate make me more emotional than usual, and even the smallest things can set me off. I grumble and complain ... if only to myself.

In those times when I'm in the pit, I sometimes recognize something very, very important: I haven't spent quality time with the Lord. While I may meditate on the daily devotionals I read, I find I haven't just sat at the feet of my Lord. When I find myself in these situations, I stop what I'm doing and rest in His presence for a while. In those moments, He reminds me how blessed I am ... and how this season is temporary.

He lifts me out of that "horrible pit" of stress and frustration, and sets me on the solid rock of His faithfulness.

What pit are you in today? Cry out to God, lift up your hands, and let Him set you on His solid rock.