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Writer's pictureCaroline Cella

Prayer For God's Help

This psalm is a prayer in distress having reached the end of the line, no more

reserve or resources vs 3-4. Written by David, God’s past faithfulness encourages him

to call on the Lord to help against present enemies, v 1-6. In a desperate situation one

refuge remains: God Himself vs 5-12. The Lord will teach me, deliver me, lead me, bring

me out of trouble.


Doubtless we can identify with these words in many of our caretaking situations

when our enemies might be disappointment, frustration, annoyance, anger, irritation,

resentment, and more. The psalms bring us comfort for the words contained are for

every mood we are in and can be prayed at any time. Of course, our encouragement

can come from many readings in the Bible. For instance, 2 Chronicles 15; 7, “But as for

you, be strong and do not slack off, for there shall be a reward for what you do.”

If God has called us to this path, then His grace and love carries us each day.


That is not to say it is easy, for there are many painful moments and uncertainties and

ultimately losses. Our anger and resentment can be turned to God and God can take it.

Be honest about how you feel and pour out those feelings, so God can heal them. In the

past, I was ashamed of many of my feelings and grateful that God accepted me as I

was, not as I strived to be and often failed at. I believe God values honesty above all,

for He knows all about us anyway. (Psalm 139.)


It has been my experience that anger can turn to resentment and resentment to

bitterness, and this can bind us further. It is in our surrender that God can work. In

humanness, we hold on, usually to our detriment, longer than necessary, and are

always invited to let go. Perhaps it is fear that causes this. Here are some Scriptures to

help.


Deuteronomy 31:8, “It is the Lord who goes before you: He will be with you and

will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed.” Isaiah 40:29-31, “He

gives power to the faint, abundant strength to the weak. Though young people faint and

grow weary, and youths stagger and fall, they that hope in the Lord will renew their

strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not

grow faint.” Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear; I am with you; do not be anxious; I am Your God.

I will strengthen you; I will help you, I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

We are invited to lean on God’s word, trusting the refuge and hope God provides

for us each moment, recognizing God’s love carries us and nothing is impossible with

God! (Luke 1:37)

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