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Devotional - 11th Nov 2020

 'Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee'
(Psalm 88:9).

King Solomon, one of he wisest man that ever lived, said "Nothing is new under the sun". Affliction comes in all shape and  form. It comes from within us and from external forces. Sometimes it might even seems like we are being afflicted by God. These afflictions may bring tears, sorrow, sufferings, feelings of persecution and also of joy. The Psalmist affliction was so great that He cried out day and night before God. His soul was full of troubles and he felt like death was upon him. In his despair his voice cried and his eyes wept; he said, "Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction." His affliction didn't stop him from crying out to God in prayer, his heart felt broken as he wept with out stretched hands to God. Have you ever experienced such affliction or anguish, which led you to cry out in prayer to God, like the Psalmist? Tears, we are told are a language which tells untold stories. When we are in a spiritual battle and need deliverance, we must come to Christ, allowing our tears and prayers to mingle as we reach for Him. We see Christ, in his anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the Cross prayed for himself; for his friends; his enemies; his disciples;  and all of us who would one day believed in him through his disciples and apostles. Like Job, we sometimes cannot understand our afflictions and have to cry out to God for help. At times our affliction can be so great that it overwhelm us. Some may become fearful and distress, wondering where God is in all of their sufferings and troubles. Others may be rejoicing in their affliction with the knowledge that God is present with them in their sufferings and they deemed it a privilege to endure these afflictions; especially if they are pertaining to their salvation. Sometimes it might feel that God is silent and doesn't hear us, but you have to trust that He is right there with you, as He has promised, working behind the scenes for your good and His purpose. So cry out to Him, stretched forth your hands and daily pray, for your help comes from Him. He will never let you down or disappoint you. Look to Jesus for all things and believe He will come through for you.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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