“But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay!: Psalm 70:5
My husband and I are not DIY-inclined. After watching several videos, consulting neighbors, and laboring for three consecutive Saturdays, we gave up trying to fix our broken dryer. We were aware of the fact that we didn’t know what we were doing. It’s good to know what you don’t know. (You’re probably a lot handier than we are!)
In the Psalms of Lament, we often see the Psalmist bringing their complaints to God. They come with their grief, frustration, and questioning. How wise are they? Time spent trying to fix problems beyond their capacity to comprehend is time wasted. You may not know how to figure out your problems, but you can quickly go to your God who does. He is our very present help in trouble (Ps. 46:1b.)
We could have saved a lot of time by calling a repairman upon the onset of our appliance aggravation. Thankfully, we found someone who knew exactly how to quickly remedy our problem. All it took was enough humility to ask for his help. Does your current problem beg for you to turn to the one who knows what to do? Don’t waste time, he’s just a cry away.
Dear One, turn to God with your trouble, he loves his children and delights to comfort our cries to him for help.
