“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.”
Psalm 13:5 NLT
When my daughter was younger, she learned the power of yelling “help” when she needed me. As a mother, my first instinct when I heard her desperate plea was panic. The thought of her needing help would make me move faster than I normally could. When I would finally reach her, she was usually in a box she couldn’t get out of, or she had fallen over on her trike and needed help getting up.
The fact is, she knew to yell “help” when she was in need. She is fiercely independent, so I immediately recognize that she needs me when she calls. I think of myself in situations where I have reached the end of my rope, and there is nothing more I can do. Is my first response to give it to God, or do I try too hard to make it work on my own?
In moments of intense anxiety, I have cried out to God, “Please rescue me, please heal me, please steady my heart,” and He has shown up every single time. I’ve learned throughout my life that I can depend on Jesus and trust in His love. His word shows us that He fights for His children, so we can rejoice that He has rescued us and will continue to deliver.
What an incredible hope we can experience today as we better understand His love for us. You can call out at any time and He will hear your cry. Your answer may not show up when or how you want, but God will never ignore a sincere plea for help. Don’t silence your cries, allow yourself to surrender it all to Jesus today – He hears you!
Devotion by Caitlin Walker
