Tuesday November 27, 2018
How to Cry Out to God
Matthew 14:29-30

The phone rings, and we answer.

A sullen voice informs us of a tragedy.

Our heart is so heavy that we feel paralyzed by anguish.

What do we do?

Bad news, danger, and pain all cause us to seek assistance.

As believers, we lean on the almighty God, who is more than able to help, no matter what has befallen us.

At those moments when we are sideswiped by life’s circumstances, we should cry out to God.

In the Bible, crying out refers to speaking audibly with great emotion concerning an urgent need.

God invites us to use this form of prayer to communicate that we desperately need His mercy.

It takes both faith and humility to share our heart’s concern aloud.

Crying out, then, is a way for God’s children to express trust in the Lord’s ability and willingness to help.

By calling upon God with such urgency, we also lay down our pride and any attitude of self-sufficiency.

The Word of God assures us that our Father hears our cries and responds.

For example, David wrote, “I was crying to the Lord with my voice, and He answered me from His holy mountain.”
Psalm 3:4

When we call aloud for help in Jesus’ name, we invite His power into the situation.

Remember that there is strength in just speaking His name.

When we cry out to God, He may remove the problem immediately, yet we often have to wait for His perfect timing.

Harsh circumstances might even be allowed to remain for Gods good purposes.

But we can always count on God's comfort and presence, which enable us to live with joy and hope.

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Gordon❤️