Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
I can testify to this. Let’s just say that I had an extremely difficult childhood, and I have been in very low places at various times.
There we so many times I felt like giving up. Like I couldn’t face another minute, let alone another day. Whenever I had those thoughts, there was a voice that whispered to me that gave me reasons to keep going. I found reserves of strength that didn’t come from me.
I know now that the voice and the strength came from God. Looking back I can see so many ways that He has worked in my life, all while I had my back turned on Him.
It’s a mystery to me now why I never relied on Him before now. It’s a mystery how I relied on my own strength and understanding instead of seeking our Creator: our Divine Father, who provides for us, strengthens us, protects us, encourages us, and loves us so unconditionally. He is a wonderful Father who gives us such amazing, wonderful, and great gifts; who showers us with blessing after blessing even when we are rebellious and ungrateful.
I never understood the beauty of God until I put my trust in Him. I never understood until I surrendered to Him. He is worthy of all of our attention, praise, our worship, and our devotion. He deserves it. Considering everything that He has done for us, there is absolutely no reason that He shouldn’t have it.
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