Are you at the end of your rope? Psalm 116 · Nov 13, 09:21 AM

Psalm 116 (The Message)
1-6 I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.
He listened so intently
as I laid out my case before him.
Death stared me in the face,
hell was hard on my heels.
Up against it, I didn’t know which way to turn;
then I called out to GOD for help:
“Please, GOD!” I cried out.
“Save my life!”
GOD is gracious—it is he who makes things right,
our most compassionate God.
GOD takes the side of the helpless;
when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.

It is hard to humble oneself in order to beg for mercy … we all prefer to handle things ourselves — to be self-sufficient. Nevertheless, when we cry out like helpless children, he comes running like a loving father … “God is gracious—it is he who makes things right, our most compassionate God who takes the side of the helpless;

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  1. I wanted to let you know how much of a help and encouragement you have been to my friend and brother Joe K, here in Beaver Dam. The Lord is using seeds you planted,among many believers here. I recently shared my copy of “Overlapping Ages” with a new aquaintence, after re-watching it myself. My wife Wendy went thru what your Debbie is going thru now…a few years ago…you are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless and Keep You.

    in Him,

    steve h.

    — Steve H · Nov 13, 10:15 PM · #

  2. hi Steve, glad to hear it was helpful. I thought for a moment you were Steve Humble, but you mention Beavor Dam.

    — joseph · Nov 15, 01:56 PM · #

  3. close…Hubbard..we met when you visited with Michael C. a few years ago. here is a poem i wrote..i hope it is an encouragement to both you and Debbie ….titled “Faith”

    It is not a lesson, studied long, to learn. Nor payment for a job Worked so hard, to earn. A gift it is, truly Magnificent and free. A waterfall of Hope, Poured in us graciously. Growing in us daily, Proportioned to our Love. Lifting us with Joy and Peace, to places far above. in Him,

    steve

    — Steve H · Nov 16, 10:16 AM · #

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