Where to Turn

Behold, such is our hope, where we fled for help to be delivered. Isaiah 20:6

Ever turned to someone for help only to find them unable or unwilling to assist you? The truth of the matter is that we live in a world that can leave us feeling abandoned, rejected, and alone. Where we look for warmth we might find a chilly reception. Where we might hope for acceptance we are greeted with rejection. Where we hope to feast we walk away hungry. What we hoped in and sought help from just didn't come through for us. God has a better plan.

Throughout the Psalms, David refers to God as his Hope and Deliverer. Why? Because God never changes and can always be counted on. He knows each of our stories from beginning to end. He is always interested in what we say and never turns a deaf ear to our cries for help.
I am learning to take my concerns and needs to God. It was a big turning point in my life when I realized He could and would meet every need I had. What freedom comes when I finally say, "God, here is what I need" and I allow Him to choose how He will meet that need. It may be the need for encouragement. God has a vast array of options. He may encourage me directly or He may use a person, a book, a song, a thought, a circumstance, or a fresh awareness. Throughout my day as something encouraging makes its way into my life I can then see God's involvement and personal touch.

So today let God know what your needs are. Give Him the freedom to meet your needs in His own way. After all, He knows you better than anyone. THEN watch to see what He does!

Father, so often I run to my own sources and options. May I learn to come to You first each time. It is then that I know I won't be disappointed. Amen.