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READ: DEUTERONOMY 31:8; PSALM 139:1-12; ROMANS 8:26-39

When I don’t understand

My racing mind

You know me

When I’m alone

In the dark

You see me

When my cries are silent

And the words won’t come

You hear me

When I’m lost

And desperate

You find me

When I stumble

And fall apart again

You love me

When I’m tired and weak

And I feel like giving up

You’re with me • Faith Lewis

• We have all felt lonely, confused, and desperate at times. We live in a broken world, and we see this brokenness in our emotions and thoughts. But when we turn to God, the truth becomes clear. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from sin. And at Jesus’s return, He will heal us from all the brokenness sin causes. Through Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection, we can have a restored relationship with God, and we can know that we’re never alone or hopeless. God promises that He is always with us and for us, even when it doesn’t feel like it. How could it be comforting to know that God sees and knows us, even when we may not understand ourselves?

• God always hears and understands us, and He often makes His presence known through other Christians who can remind us of the truth and show us His love. Sometimes He may work through doctors and counselors to help us with difficult feelings too. If you’re struggling right now, who can you talk to? If you’re not currently struggling, how could you support and encourage someone who is? Whether you’re the one giving or receiving help, reaching out can be difficult, but God is eager to bring hope and healing to every difficult situation.

• If you’re not sure who to talk to, you can request a free conversation with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time). Please be prepared to leave your contact information for a counselor to return a call to you as soon as possible. In Canada, book your appointment by calling 1-800-661-9800 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) and ask to speak with the care associate.

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15 (NIV)