Prayers of the Destitute

"He has regarded the prayer of the destitute

         And has not despised their prayer."

Psalm 102:17

In those times when we are destitute, feeling helpless in our afflictions, we may feel that there is nowhere to turn. Often others are suffering as much or more than we are, and we don't wish to add to their burden by talking about our problems. This is when we must remember to turn to our God. He is always available and willing to hear from us. We can come before Him with full assurance that He cares for us and will honor our prayers. Even our prayers of complaint. God never gets irritated or annoyed with us, no matter how many times we might pray about the very same thing. He loves us and is filled with compassion. 

Are we weak and heavy laden, 

cumbered with a load of care? 

Precious Savior, still our refuge; 

take it to the Lord in prayer.*

*Taken from the Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886 

Music: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918