Call on God
A Family Bible Study By: Keith M. Craddock
Have you ever felt like you're facing a difficult situation, and you don't know where to turn? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future. In times like these, it's easy to feel like we're alone, like we're facing our challenges without any help or support.
But the Truth Is, We're Not Alone
In 2 Timothy 4:16-18, the apostle Paul writes:
"At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it."
Even when everyone else deserted Paul, the Lord stood by him, giving him strength and enabling him to fulfill his mission.
Calling on God in Prayer
In Psalm 5:1-12, King David writes:
"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."
David's psalm reminds us that we can call on God in prayer, laying our requests before Him and waiting expectantly for His answer.
God Is Near to Those Who Call on Him
In Psalm 145:18-21, we read:
"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy."
This psalm reminds us that God is near to those who call on Him, that He hears our cries and saves us, and that He watches over all who love Him.
Conclusion
When we're facing difficult situations, it's easy to feel like we're alone. But the truth is, we're not alone. We can call on God, laying our requests before Him and waiting expectantly for His answer. Let us remember that God is near to those who call on Him, that He hears our cries and saves us, and that He watches over all who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- What difficult situation are you facing right now?
- How can you call on God in prayer, laying your requests before Him?
- What does it mean to you that God is near to those who call on Him?
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you in prayer, calling on your name and laying our requests before you. We know that you are near to those who call on you, that you hear our cries and save us, and that you watch over all who love you. Help us to trust in your goodness and your love, and to wait expectantly for your answer. In Jesus' name, Amen.
