Do You Feel Forgotten?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, I still trust You as the great physician—and I can see that You have worked in so many people’s lives—even my own—in years past. But what about today…and the debilitating illnesses with which some of our beloved family and friends are plague? Can’t You have mercy on them and miraculously heal them? I am particularly lifting up my precious granddaughters, Amelia, Liberty, and Lydia—as well as others. Have mercy, Lord. Show them Your love and grace. Thank you.

Is God's Love gone forever?
Scootney Reservoir, Washington

I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted. I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. You don't let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray! I think of the good old days, long since ended, when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and ponder the difference now. Has the Lord rejected me forever? Will he never again be kind to me? Is his unfailing love gone forever? Have his promises permanently failed? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he slammed the door on his compassion? Interlude And I said, "This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me." But then I recall all you have done, O LORD; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you? You are the God of great wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations. By your strong arm, you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Psalm 77:1-15

 

Meditate. Consider God’s promises in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

 

Have you ever felt forgotten…like God just doesn’t hear your prayers? Have you wondered why He doesn’t answer them, especially if you are following His will and doing everything you can to please Him? There is no easy answer, especially when those hurting are children or teens.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

 

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. - James 5:13-15

Prayer is certainly the key…as is trusting the Lord with the outcome. Sometimes that all we can do…endure the situation…persevere…and press on to the goal. Still, it is hard to just sit back and trust that God will intervene like He has so powerfully throughout the Bible. We might just feel that His “No” or “Wait” is like He has just forgotten about us and our prayers. Do you feel Forgotten?

 

Verses of Salvation ~ Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Who can list the glorious miracles of the LORD? Who can ever praise him enough? There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right. Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people; come near and rescue me. Let me share in the prosperity of your chosen ones. Let me rejoice in the joy of your people; let me praise you with those who are your heritage. Like our ancestors, we have sinned. We have done wrong! We have acted wickedly! Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the LORD's miraculous deeds. They soon forgot his many acts of kindness to them. Instead, they rebelled against him at the Red Sea. Even so, he saved them—to defend the honor of his name and to demonstrate his mighty power. Psalm 106:1-8

 

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Sometimes it is not about what you are eating but about “what is eating you.” Your food is not going to digest well if you have some issues that are “eating at you” or that you just haven’t resolved whether it is with other people or with yourself. Put the food aside—fast if necessary—and come to terms with anything that may interfere with your digestion. Could it be a food intolerance, sensitivity, or allergy? Is it an issue with a family or friend that has you in a tither? Let go and let God handle it. Sometimes that is easier said than done—but if you claim you are a Christian, then that relationship between you and God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is essential to spiritual and physical health. Throughout history people have claimed that sin causes disease, but it could also be that disease causes sin. If a person isn’t thinking clearly, they are more likely to get trapped into corruptible behavior. Be careful.

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Let joy and peace be your foods of choice today.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY to Sylvia & Marv

 

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