* God Will Not

It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope.

Psalm 9:18 ERV (Easy to Read Version)

Ever been there? Ever wonder if God forgot about you and your circumstances because it feels like it? Have you ever felt hopeless and then had to endure the war between those feelings and your faith? You're not alone.

The writers of the Psalms second those emotions. Such as Psalm 130 which reads, From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer...  and Psalm 61:2, From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed... Just to give a couple examples.

However, what I love about the book is a psalm might start out in despair, but generally, it ends with a proclamation of faith and hope. The next verse in Psalm 130 reads, I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. 

Psalm 61 goes on to say, Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! 

Oh, such hope! Such confidence in the Lord God!

Our Promise for Today - God will NOT forget us! He will NOT leave us without hope!

Prayer:

Father,

         We pray as Paul prayed. We pray that You, God, the Source of hope, will fill us completely with joy and peace because we trust in You. Then we will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen