Help, Lord!

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1

“Help, Lord!” 

How many times have you prayed that this week? I’ve lost count. Though I often try to start a prayer with “Thank you, Lord, for…” sometimes I can’t even get that far before the “Help, Lord!” just comes out. 

I’m so grateful that our loving, heavenly Father understands our needs, our weaknesses, our pain. He is always with us, always working in us by His Spirit, and always knows what we need before we ask.

Sometimes what I need is just something simple. Give me one small action or one truth to hold onto in this painful moment…and that’s often what God does.

Recently, the Lord gave me the poem below. It’s simple. Yet it’s been so helpful, as I focus on one thing at a time to find what I need from the Lord in this moment. 

I encourage you to read the poem slowly, with a deep breath in between each word. Let the Lord speak His comfort, strength, truth, and grace to you with each step. 

Jesus is more than able to help us in whatever we face today. He is already answering before we even call. He is with us and for us. He is an ever-present help in time of need. 

Amen. 

 

 

“Help, Lord!” 

 

Breathe. 

Trust.

Release.

Receive.

Embrace.

Rest.

Thank.

Rejoice.

Breathe.

 

(by Joanna K. Harris Copyright 2024)