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Day 114: God Will Answer!


July 7, 2020


If we are lucky in life, we have a person or even people that we can call on, no matter what is happening or what we need.  It might be our spouse, a parent, a sibling, a cousin or a friend.  Someone we can call with good news, who will celebrate and rejoice with us.  That same person may be the one we call when things aren’t so good, and we need counseling or consoling.  Who is the first person you call when you want to share something great that has happened to you?  You call that person because you know that they care about you.  Have you ever wanted to call a friend, but you hesitated because you haven’t talked to them in a real long time?  Or maybe the last time you were together something didn’t go quite right, and you’re worried they will reject your attempt to make contact?  It happens.  People are imperfect and sometimes unforgiving.  But God’s motto as a friend is “I am here.  Always.  No matter what.”  That means no matter what you’ve done or how long it’s been since you called (on) him, He will never turn you away.  He will listen and He will provide comfort for your soul.  We should all have God on our list of frequent/favorite contacts.  We can call him for big things and for little things.  The more often we call, the easier it is to talk to and listen to him.  He always takes our call.  Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) says:  “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”  Psalm 86:5 (ESV) says:  “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.”  Call on God!  Smile and be joyful!

For inspiration:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It_xQ4NYtDQ


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