He hears your cry
In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me. ~ Psalms 120:1
I know what it’s like to be in distress. Maybe you do too. Life has a way of pressing in. Whether it’s the weight of financial struggles, the betrayal of a close friend, a health issue or the exhaustion of carrying burdens alone. I’ve had moments where I felt stranded, unsure of where help would come from. But then, like the psalmist, I remembered in many of those times, I can cry out to the Lord, and He hears me.
What Is Distress?
Distress is more than just feeling overwhelmed; it’s the inner turmoil that comes when life feels out of control. The psalmist, in Psalm 120, was surrounded by lies, deceit, and conflict. He longed for peace but was caught in a world that seemed set on war. Maybe you feel the same way? Like you’re in a place you don’t belong, longing for relief from the chaos around you.
Follow these steps below to eliminate your distress. Only then will you find relief.
- Cry Out to God – The first step isn’t to figure everything out but to bring it all to the Lord. He hears you. That means your prayers don’t go unnoticed. No matter how small or big your distress is, He listens.
- Recognize the Source of Trouble – The psalmist identified the things that were causing distress: deceit, conflict, and feeling out of place. Sometimes, you have to pause and acknowledge what’s really weighing you down, whether it’s negative voices, unhealthy relationships, or spiritual battles.
- Seek God’s Peace – Verse 7 says, I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war. Not everyone will desire peace, but that doesn’t mean you have to live in turmoil. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and when you fix your heart on Him, His peace begins to calm the storm inside you, even if the chaos around us remains.
- Take One Step of Faith – Maybe you need to let go of a toxic situation, forgive someone, or trust God with your needs instead of trying to fix everything yourself. Distress loses its grip when you start moving forward in faith, even if it’s just one small step at a time.
Today I want to encourage you to cry out to the Lord, in your distress. Cry out and thank Him for hearing you and helping you when you recognize the things that steal your peace. Turn them over to you Father and fill your heart with His peace and wisdom to take the next step. Trust the Lord to deliver you and guide you through every challenge you face. No matter what you’re up against today, remember He hears you. You are not alone. Keep calling out to Him and watch as He leads you into His perfect peace.
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 120
1 In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me.
2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue.
3 What shall be given to you, or what shall be done to you, you false tongue?
4 Sharp arrows of the warrior, with coals of the broom tree!
5 Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
6 My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace.
7 I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war.
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