Psalm 4:3 (NRSV)
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Verse 3But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
Devotion
The Psalmist is confident that, when life throws a curve ball, we can call upon the Lord and we will be heard. It does not say the Lord will answer but that is the assumption.
My husband was losing hours of sleep this winter as he was pressed for answers to the economic issues facing our family, his business and the health and well-being of employees and clients. He was feeling as if he was between a rock and a hard place in decision-making. It is hard to be patient when we call confidently to God to hear our prayers. Can we rest assured that God is gracious and does hear us when we call? How easy it is to say this and yet how difficult it is to rest while we wait for answers to come.
Prayer
Dear Always Available Lord, how grateful I am that you are present in my life. Hear me when I boldly call out to you and wait in confidence, watching and listening for your gracious goodness to be revealed. Amen.