Psalm 138:3  “When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.”

God answers prayer.  God provides strength.  He encourages people in their times of need and he listens to the prayers of his people.

The simplicity of this verse and the reminder of how God responds struck me today.  God answers.  It may not always be the answer I want, but he answers.  More importantly I am reminded that at any time, in any moment I have a direct connection to my creator.  I can find encouragement, I can be strengthened, and my needs will be met.  Maybe not in the exact ways I want or think should happen, but God takes care of me.

The first three words of this verse…  “When I pray”  Makes me realize that there are times when I don’t pray and there are times when I do pray.  I get to choose.  It is in the times that I do pray that I feel the most encouraged, strengthened, and prepared to live for the Lord.

Jesus, thank you for listening.  Thank you for encouraging. Thank you for strength when I need it.  Thank you for this verse that reminds me to pray more often.

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