My Heart Cries Out

My heart cries out, but I am not afraid, discouraged, panicked, forgotten,alone,dismayed,or doubtfulbecause in the din of a million voices from every placein every situation young and old crying day and night in weakness,in alienation,in fear,and in distress,you are not overwhelmed,you are not distracted,you are not disgusted,you are not discouraged,you are not exhausted.But you listen,you hear,you attend tomy cryin tenderness ofmercy,in patience ofspirit,and with generosity ofloveyou listen to mypleaand you neverturnaway.But with power and wisdom and the tender heart of a Savior,you do this amazing thing— you answer.For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and his ears are open to their prayer. (1 Pet. 3:12)When do you cry out to the Lord?Do you ever slip into thinking thatthe Lord might be “overwhelmed,” “distracted,” “discouraged,” or “exhausted” by your situation?For further study and encouragement, read Genesis 16.