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Someone, Someplace, or Something

"In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6

Lynn

When you are feeling sad what is the first thing you do?

Some of us run to someone—a friend, a parent, a teacher, or a sibling. But what about those times when someone isn’t available?

We may run to something that brings us comfort, like a blankie, stuffed animal, or our favorite food or drink.

Other times when we’re sad, we go someplace -a place like our bed or a special hideout- to feel better.

But what happens when someone, something, or someplace can’t be there for us? What then?

David gives us not only some great advice but also a pattern. He says in Psalm 18:6, “In my distress, I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” David was in a tough place where someone who was supposed to love him became his enemy. The thing that brought him comfort, a musical instrument, couldn’t be carried everywhere he went. And he was on the run from his enemy who was trying to harm him, so he couldn’t go to his place of comfort.

One thing David always had with him wherever he went was the Lord. When he was distressed, in great pain, anxiety, or sorrow, he knew the Lord heard him. No matter where David was or what was going on, he could cry to the Lord for help.

Embracing Hope

Who is someone you turn to? What is something that brings you comfort? Where is your someplace?

Write about someone you could turn to if you are upset. In your mind, practice what it would be like to talk to them about a problem. You could also imagine turning to something or going somewhere that brings you comfort. Now add God into the picture.

Giving Your Sad to God

God, thank you that I can turn to You for help anytime and anywhere. In Jesus’ name, Amen.