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Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? [Why] do You hide in times of trouble? Psalm 10:1 NKJV
Even the most devoted followers of Christ have gone through seasons when they can identify with the sentiments in today’s scripture verse. Whether their feelings of distress are the result of severe medical issues, crushing financial issues, or the heartbreak over a damaged or broken relationship, things can feel lonely when we’re stressed out and suffering.
But we believers can take heart in the truth that God is faithful and that He loves us and will stick by us, even when we’re not at our best spiritually or emotionally.
When you’re enduring difficulties in this life—and Jesus promised that you will (John 16:33)—you may feel as though God has hidden Himself, as though He’s not paying attention. That’s when you should cling with all your might to this amazing promise: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5; also see Deuteronomy 31:6).
Prayer: Faithful God, when I’m going through difficulties, I find it easy to relate to the psalmist’s words in today’s scripture verse. You know when I feel as though You’re far off, as though You are hiding Yourself from me. In those times, quietly remind me that Your Word promises that You will never leave nor forsake those who love You.
Even the most devoted followers of Christ have gone through seasons when they can identify with the sentiments in today’s scripture verse. Whether their feelings of distress are the result of severe medical issues, crushing financial issues, or the heartbreak over a damaged or broken relationship, things can feel lonely when we’re stressed out and suffering.
But we believers can take heart in the truth that God is faithful and that He loves us and will stick by us, even when we’re not at our best spiritually or emotionally.
When you’re enduring difficulties in this life—and Jesus promised that you will (John 16:33)—you may feel as though God has hidden Himself, as though He’s not paying attention. That’s when you should cling with all your might to this amazing promise: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5; also see Deuteronomy 31:6).
Prayer: Faithful God, when I’m going through difficulties, I find it easy to relate to the psalmist’s words in today’s scripture verse. You know when I feel as though You’re far off, as though You are hiding Yourself from me. In those times, quietly remind me that Your Word promises that You will never leave nor forsake those who love You.
