When would you cry out to God in your trouble? There might be three situations coming to our reality:
Some people may suffer for bitter labor in an unfair working environment. But their attitude of pride put their hearts in constant grumbling and the deepest gloom, like prisoners suffering in iron chains.
Some people may become foolish to beat themselves up by demanding things in their own selfish ways. They become depressed and loathe all food, drawing near the gates of death.
Other people may suddenly encounter disaster or crisis in life and are at their wits’ end. Their courage are melted away in their peril.
However, there’s a hope.
The Bible says: “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.” (Psalms 107:19)
It’s not a shame to have trouble. But it’s a shame not to ask for help. The good and loving God is opening His ears to listen and His arms to embrace you when you ask Him in the name of Jesus Christ for wisdom and deliverance with a broken and contrite heart .
So I pray: Lord, God, our pride and evil bondage keep us from crying out to You in our trouble. When the situations strike us, may You give us humility to come to Jesus Christ for help. Then, You will bring us out of darkness and break away our chains. You will send forth Your word and heal us. You will still the storm of our life and guide us to the desired haven. As a result, we can sing our thanks and praise to You with all our hearts.