Prayer is Crying -- Knowing God Hears

Psalm 58:11 (NIV)
 Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."
I often find myself saying, "It's just not fair," when I hear about something one of our politicians is up to.  I ask myself how they got into office in the first place and then I wonder why promises made during a campaign are so soon forgotten.  It is human nature to promise the moon to people when we are after something we want so badly.  I can relate to some extent.  There was a time when I would say anything, promise something I knew I would never deliver on, just to get my own way.

This might be one reason it is so difficult to believe God will deliver on His promises sometimes.  We equate our promises with His and don't expect great things.  But, once we open our hearts to what God really wants for us; once we understand He does not operate as we humans do - He is love and justice, honesty and hope all wrapped up in one gift to mankind.  God's justice will be felt by all of us, but the good news is that His love will also be felt and experienced.

Psalm 59:16-17 (NIV) 
 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. 

Here are the words refuge and a fortress again.  These words frequently are found in Psalms referring to God.  How many times I have sought shelter in God's presence, used the shelter of His wings as a hideout of sorts.  There is comfort and healing found here.  He is our protector and our defender.

Psalm 60:11-12 (NIV)
 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.
 With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. 

This week let's remember to use God as our hideout when we need to get away from it all.  Find a quiet and cool corner and spend time pondering how mighty is our God.  Give thanks and praise that we can cry out to Him and He hears us.

Psalm 58, 59, 60