Cry For Help

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031416.cfm) reminds me that God hears our cry. 

A lot of us pray to God for help. A lot of us come to him with our intentions. In fact, when we pray, most of the time we ask for things. May be not always for ourselves, but we ask for his blessing and guidance. However, not all of us feel his answer. Not all of us realize that he answers us. 

God hears those who faithfully cry to him for help. He is quick to protect those who wholeheartedly trust him. 

In the first reading we saw Susanna who did not give into the evil desires of powerful men. She would rather die pure and faithful to God, than give in to worldly powerful men and live. She chose God. And as she continued to be faithful, in her last moments, she cried to God for help. And God used Daniel to save her and bring justice. 

No situation is more powerful than God. 

No matter what situation we are in, no matter how powerful people seem to have an advantage over us or have control of the situation, God can still turn things around. He can do anything, and he will do anything to save us and bring glory to his name. 

We may not feel God's power, protection and answer as obvious as Susanna, but God is still working in our lives. In fact, probably the reason why we don't realize these things in our lives is because he protects us from experiencing even the slightest trace of it. And when faced with seemingly impossible situations, we should not lose hope. Instead, we should be like Susanna who has complete faith in God, who consistently chose God. And God will continue to surprise us. 

May we be one with Susanna and the psalmist in saying that even if we walk in the valley of darkness, we fear no evil. For God is by our side. 

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to love and serve you. Thank you for another week. Lord, thank you for always guiding and protecting me. Thank you for your love and protection. Thank you for hearing my cries for help. Lord, help me have complete faith in you no matter what the situation may be. I know nothing is impossible for you. Help me choose you always. Amen. 

Blessed week!

In Christ,

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