One thing that is important and necessary for all of us is to have someone to talk to and tell our troubles to. Doesn’t it feel a little less oppressive and a bit better when you can unload your thoughts and problems, and hopefully get a little encouragement too? Again, hopefully many will have a husband or wife who will listen and can make you feel better about things. Of course, we don’t always want to take our troubles home, do we? We want to switch off and have a pleasant, relaxing time away from life’s everyday hassle. And not all of us have someone waiting to welcome us when the day is ending.
So talk to God even if you have had the chance to unwind with someone you know well. He will always listen and even if we don’t have the good fortune to hear Him as Samuel did, we know that he hears us, listens to every word, and spiritually puts an arm around us and comforts us. Perhaps the next day things will seem to be better, or you find you can cope that bit easier. He is with you.
In fact I find you can talk to God any time you want. He is there whatever the situation and wherever you are. A little please or thank you can make such a difference to your day. He is waiting for your request and loves to help where He feels the need. He appreciates a little thanks too, just as we do when we get something right or are able to help someone. You know how you feel when someone says, “Why didn’t you ask? I might have been able to help.”
Lord, thank you for being there whenever we need your help, or just need to talk. And guide us even if we forget to ask. Amen.
Jim Finch
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