“I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live. The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate. The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and he saved me. For you, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. I believed, even when I said, “I am severely oppressed.” How can I repay the Lord for all the good he has done for me? I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.”
Psalms 116:1-2, 5-6, 8-10, 12-14 CSB
What an amazing God! He protects us from trouble, from sin, from our own desires…and our portion is to call out. Just to ask. That asking for help requires that we realize we cannot do it on our own, so asking is an acto of humility, a realization of my own weakness and a demonstration of faith. Our call/prayer to Him is declaring that I am powerless but He is powerful!
Then the question comes, because He has saved me thousands of times…
Q: “How can I repay the Lord for all the good he has done for me?”
A: “I will fulfill my vows to the Lord”
Lord, help me to reach out to You every time I need help! You will allow me to attempt to save myself, and it is a constant reminder that I cannot do it on my own. You are an amazing God, I need You even for the small things. Forgive my pride of thinking I can win on my own, I need You, every hour I need You!!!
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