Weekly Devotional

Talk to GOD

Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, he also hears their cry and saves them.

After 20 years of estrangement from my family, I was reconnected with my younger sister. The circumstances leading up to this reconnection are what led me to Jesus Christ.

After only a year of reconnection, the communication ended. The Christmas card I sent was returned NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. I was deeply hurt, confused and angry. Instead of turning me away from GOD, this drew me even closer to HIM as I tried to understand why this had happened.

I gave my life to Jesus over the course of the following years and, through the grace of GOD, developed a prayer life and closer relationship with him. I prayed that my family would come to know Jesus if they already hadn’t and for GOD’s protection over them; but if not, I drew comfort because I knew GOD was taking care of things.

Luke 18:7 
And will not GOD give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night?

Then seven years later; very close to the same day as the returned Christmas card of days past; my prayer was answered, and I received a letter from my sister! Praise GOD!!!  She was heartbroken for losing connection and apologized for the amount of lost time. She prays that I will forgive her and resume our correspondence. I wrote to her immediately. I had a glimpse of the feelings the father had at the return of the prodigal son. Love most definitely tops the list.

Our GOD is a most glorious GOD! Have perseverance and faith for GOD works all things to the good. Most importantly, we need to have a strong and trusting relationship with him. We need a strong prayer life. Open your heart and talk to him always – HE is waiting!

Psalm 31:24
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!

L