Wednesday's Devotion: God Knew What I Needed to Hear

Yesterday morning as I approached the house of a young woman battling cancer, I encountered one of her friends getting out of her car.  We talked for a moment. I told her that I pray for her friend, the daughter-in-law of one of our members when I walk by her house.  This young woman told me several other friends were coming over and they were having a girl’s day in – staying in their pj’s and eating snacks.  She indeed had on her pj’s.  I said that is just what I wanted to do when I got up that morning but I had a lot that needed to be done at church.

When I woke up my body felt out of sorts and I didn’t want clothes binding me.  I felt better as the day progressed and in the evening a friend posted this on Facebook.  It was as if God knew what I needed to hear after almost a week of going non-stop. I wanted to share it with you.

I cupped my hands and held the Word, a measureless basin in which my prayer rested.
He asked four words my soul thirsted for, "How are you, really?"  
I'm weary.
"I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10b
I feel alone.
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20b
I'm tired.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28b

I poured out, He poured in.
An ebb and flow more natural than the ocean's tides.
My soul needed His words; needed Him: the Word.
My soul's deepest need: friendship with the Lord.
I inhaled deeply with delight: I’m friends with God.
He's asking, "How are you, really?"  --Adapted

 

Lord, thank you for sending a comforting, reassuring Word when we are tired and seeking your strength.  Bless us today and keep us in your care.  We ask in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.