03/03/2019
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"The righteous cry out and the Lord
hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the
broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person
may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all." Psalm 34:17-19
When
you hear the words “Cry Out to the Lord” what comes to mind? Do you often
wonder what it would be like if you were to actually “Cry Out”? Here are just a
few examples to help you understand what it means to “Cry Out to the Lord”.
·
When
you know you have sinned; take time to “Cry Out”.
"But God
demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ
died for us." Romans 5:8
Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6
Jesus answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually
transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and
experience the kingdom of God.” John 3:3
I do not call you servants any longer, for the
servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you [My] friends, because I have revealed to you everything
that I have heard from My Father. John 15:15
·
When
you get frustrated and your feeling defeated; take time to “Cry Out”.
"Trust in
the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all
your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
"And we know
that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been
called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Do
not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every
circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue
to make your [specific] requests known to God. And
the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which
transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Philippians
4:6-7
·
When
the trials seem too much to bear; take time to “Cry Out”.
Therefore
if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as
Savior], he is a new creature
[reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and
spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because
spiritual awakening brings a new life]. But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through
Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation
[so that by our example we might bring others to Him] 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
Therefore
humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous
pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the
appropriate time,casting all your cares [all your
anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him,
for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very
carefully]. 1
Peter 5:6-7
·
When
sickness tries to overtake you; take time to “Cry Out”.
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our wickedness
[our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing]; the
punishment [required] for our
Well-being fell
on Him, and by His stripes (wounds) we are healed. Isaiah
53:5
And He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in
their synagogues and preaching the good news (gospel) of the kingdom, and
healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people
[demonstrating and revealing that He was indeed the promised Messiah]. Matthew
4:23
·
When
Satan comes in like a flood; take time to “Cry Out”.
"For I am
convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the
present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything
else in creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in
Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39
So
submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and
he will flee from you.Come close to God [with a contrite
heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify
your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people]. Be miserable and grieve and weep [over your sin]. Let your
[foolish] laughter be turned to mourning and your [reckless] joy to gloom. Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and
insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will
lift you up, He will give you purpose].
·
When
you have been hurt by someone; take time to “Cry Out”.
"What, then, shall we say in response to these
things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own
Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:31-32
For [as a believer] you have been called for this
purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may
follow in His footsteps. He
committed no sin, nor was deceit ever found in His mouth. While
being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in
return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting
Himself to Him who judges fairly. He
personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering
Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin
[becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness;
for by His wounds you [who believe] have been healed. For you
were continually wandering like [so many] sheep, but now you have come back to
the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
·
When
life is going great; take time to “Cry Out”.
My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; my voice rises to God, and He will
hear me.
"But you,
Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love
and faithfulness." Psalm 86:15
He
is your praise and glory; He is your God, who has done for you these
great and awesome things which you have seen with your own eyes. Deuteronomy
10:21
Sing
to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim the good news of
His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among
the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples.
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared [with awe-filled reverence] above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are [lifeless] idols, But the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary). Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and honor and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory and honor due His name; Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him; Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. Tremble [reverently] before Him, all the earth; the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, “The Lord Reigns.” 1 Chronicles 16:23-31
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared [with awe-filled reverence] above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are [lifeless] idols, But the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary). Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and honor and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory and honor due His name; Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him; Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. Tremble [reverently] before Him, all the earth; the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, “The Lord Reigns.” 1 Chronicles 16:23-31
As you can see my friends there is no situation in life that would be
the wrong time to “Cry Out to the Lord”.
Every hour of every day is a great time to “Cry Out”. “Crying Out” does
not always mean sobbing tears, it also means joyful praise to the One who can
wipe away the tears and lift you up when you praise Him.
I leave you with this today – “Cry Out” “Cry Out” “Cry Out”…
You have taken account of my wanderings;
Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book? Then
my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for
me. Psalm
56:8-9
Forever in Christ Jesus Service,
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