I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. — Psalm 118:5

The beginning of the year has been a tough period for those I care about. Maybe it’s been that way for you or people you love. My hope for you, and for them, is that they may feel the consolation of God’s presence. Whether it’s the famous short poem “Footprints” or the traditional “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil because thou art with me,” the presence of the Lord is extremely crucial to standing up against our agony! The Lord does wish to be with us, particularly at those times when we feel most alone. He informed us that by enduring sorrow, alone, by himself on the cross.

 

Thought

The beginning of the year has been a tough period for those I care about. Maybe it’s been that way for you or people you love. My hope for you, and for them, is that they may feel the consolation of God’s presence. Whether it’s the famous short poem “Footprints” or the traditional “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil because thou art with me,” the presence of the Lord is extremely crucial to standing up against our agony! The Lord does wish to be with us, particularly at those times when we feel most alone. He informed us that by enduring sorrow, alone, by himself on the cross.

 

Prayer

God, I’m glad that you didn’t decide to be God from a safe distance. Because you came and saw what it was like to be left alone and abandoned, I know I can trust you to never leave me. Please make it more clear to me that you are with me right now. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.