It’s a privilege, the relationship you can have with God. Charles Spurgeon once said that His Word is as a two-edged sword slicing away your pride with one edge and your despair with the other. In the many forms of His mercy, He counteracts the tendencies of evil. God is ready to respond when you call on Him. He will forgive your sins when you truly repent and turn away from them. The Lord of life wishes to be the treasure of your heart – a full portion of all that you need and all that gives you hope.

You came near when I called on you; you said, “Do not fear!”

Lamentations 3:57

The writer of Lamentations saw the wickedness of the people of Israel and knew that God had withdrawn His hand from them in judgment. Yet he knew that the prayers of a contrite heart reach the ears of this just God. He understood that the Lord would provide daily help for daily needs.

Let this be your expectation as well. Then pray for this nation – its people and its leaders – that they would set aside their wicked, selfish ways and turn to the Lord who will respond to their call with His presence.

Recommended Reading: Lamentations 3:19-26, 31-32