God Has not forgotten you
You Are Not Alone: For he himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5c)
He Sees and Understands Your Pain: The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. (Psalm 34:15)
Pouring Out Your Heart: The righteous cry, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17)
Passing Through Deep Waters: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and though the rivers, they will not overflow you. … For I am the Lord your God ..." (Isaiah 43:2-3a)
Finding Hope in God: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26)
A Constant Place of Refuge: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Tapping into the Power of Prayer: I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. … This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. (Psalm 34:4,6)
Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that our prayers are very important to Him. He loves for us to talk with Him, just as we would our closest friend, and promises to be there for us whenever we call.
He says, "Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13).
He wants you to tell Him about your burdens, and to give Him all your cares, so that He can bring hope to your heart, peace to your soul, and strength to your life (see 1 Peter 5:7).
But even when you're at a loss for words, and don't know what to pray, the Holy Spirit Himself speaks on your behalf (see Romans 8:26).
Yet God is not only interested in your struggles. He wants you to talk with Him about everything, from your smallest victories to your greatest fears and all things in between.
Isn't it good to know that you have a direct line to God? That He is available to talk to you anytime, day or night? In fact, you can talk to Him right now. Tell Him how you're feeling; that you're hurting. Tell Him about your disappointment.
Talk to Him about your anger and your pain. Tell Him how you love Him and need Him so. He hears your weeping, your requests, your praise, and thanksgiving.
Prayer moves God. And when He moves in your life, you will feel His presence, experience His peace, and draw from His strength in ways you never thought possible!
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