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| “…your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.” |
| —Psalm 138:8 |
Among the list of singer James Taylor’s most famous early hits is a song written in 1971 by Carole King entitled “You’ve Got a Friend.”
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The first time I heard James sing this classic song, I thought he was singing about Jesus. That may strike you as crazy on my part, but the lyrics reminded me of the many times King David called out to God when David was under attack of his enemies.
You must remember, as I’ve shared in various previous blog posts, when I was a kid growing up I was subjected to some very serious physical bullying for a period of five and a half years. There were many times, as I waited to go to sleep, that I prayed to God asking Him to deliver me from my tormentors. Eventually, He answered my prayer in a rather astounding and unpredictable way. But, that’s the subject for another blog post.
Suffice it to say that I identified with King David’s cries for help. Here’s just one example encapsulated in a single verse, as recorded in Psalm 138:8:
The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.
It is very true that in times of trouble and distress we can call on God and He will surely help us. His unfailing love and gracious kindness will lift us up out of the miry clay and set our feet on solid ground.
No matter what trial you may be facing in your life today, just ask God to help you. He is always listening for your request. He will respond with loving joy. He will send the Holy Spirit to comfort you and assure you of His love and care.
And that, dear ones, is just one more reason to start this day with praise and thanksgiving to the God who loves us.
