Helping One Another

S (Scripture): Psalm 70

4 Let all who seek you
    rejoice and be glad in you.
Let those who love your salvation
    say evermore, “God is great!”

5 But I am poor and needy;
    hasten to me, O God!
You are my help and my deliverer;
    O Lord, do not delay!

O (Observation):  The psalmist seeks deliverance from enemies, but also something to run to: a place, destination, or a great comforter. God is that comforter.   And while the psalmist cannot run to the comforter physically, the spiritual comfort effects the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the psalmist.  

A (Application):  On a day like today, I’m frustrated and in need of a deliverer.   It’s hard to be a pastor when your own father is in the hospital.   

The approach is different.  The questions are different.  The weight on my shoulders is different.  

I say quietly, and in my own mind and heart, “Hasten to me, O God.  Let me know you are near.   You are my help and my deliverer.”  

A quiet prayer.  From a state away.   Confident.  Trusting in God.  Advocating for care from afar.  

Trying to embrace the saying, “God is great!” on a day like today.    Maybe you can help me with that, good friends.   For we are all in this together!   

I and my family will receive strength from you.   

P (Prayer): Lord, you are great.  We receive joy in you alone.   Amen.