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“I
sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto Him and were lightened, and their faces were not
ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out
of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them
that fear Him, and delivereth them.” (Psalm 34:4-7, KJ21)
There are times in our lives that we ache and yearn, fear and worry and
cry and hurt because someone has injured us or our situation in life is
bleak and foreboding. These trying times can be momentary, they can be
seasonal and they can even be chronic, stretching into years and
lifetimes. Even the closest of friends, the most loyal of families, the
most devoted of allies and the most intimate of spouses cannot know the
deepness of our anguish nor can they at times help us negotiate the
tempest of our thoughts and feelings during these times.
Of course we know of the interest, love, companionship, desire and
devotion of these that are committed to us but they cannot truly always
provide answers to all of our aches, fears, worries and hurts.
Oftentimes we do not speak of these matters because we feel friends,
families and even spouses should be aware of them. Other times we
hesitantly bring up these trials and heartbreak to those around us and
we find those around us busy, consumed with other matters or unable to
fully provide for our needs. Their love and devotion can and will
support us most of the time but there are times when the ache is deeper
than their capacities to help.
So who will answer us in those times? There is One who answers when we
cry out in our deepest anguish. There is someone who comes when every
source of comfort has been exhausted. There is One who comes to those
who have waited for long periods of time. It is our Savior. Our Savior
knows of our deepest aches, fears and hurts. He knows the anguish in our
souls. He even knows the extent and duration of each and every trial.
He has listened and He has heard every cry. He is listening now.
Seek Him in your pain. Desire the balm of His presence and compassion.
Release your tears and heartbreak to His goodness and you will find Him
faithful and true. He is waiting for you to come with all the weight of
every one of your troubles and heartaches. He will answer you with His
care and provision. You are His child and He loves you.
Suggested Reading … Psalm 34
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