[The Mayor]

March 23, 2006

No Need Is Too Trivial

Read:
Isaiah 49:13-18

As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. —Psalm 103:13

Bible In One Year: Joshua 13-15; Luke 1:57-80

Several mothers of small children were sharing encouraging answers to prayer. One woman admitted that she felt selfish when she troubled God with her personal needs. "Compared with the huge global needs God faces," she explained, "my circumstances must seem trivial to Him."

Moments later, her little son pinched his fingers in a door and ran screaming to his mother. She didn't say, "How selfish of you to bother me with your throbbing fingers when I'm busy!" No, she showed him great compassion and tenderness.

As Psalm 103:13 reminds us, this is the response of love, both human and divine. In Isaiah 49, God said that even though a mother may forget to have compassion on her child, the Lord never forgets His children (v.15). God assured His people, "I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands" (v.16).

Such intimacy with God belongs to those who fear Him, and who rely on Him rather than on themselves. As that child with throbbing fingers ran freely to his mother, so may we run to God with our daily problems.

Our compassionate God doesn't neglect others to respond to your concerns. He has limitless time and love for each of His children. No need is too trivial for Him. —Joanie Yoder

No heart too small, no world too wide
To feel the Master's touch;
Dear Lord of all, we give Thee thanks
For Thou hast sent so much. —Michael

God bears the world's weight on His shoulder, and He holds His children in the palm of His hand.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Praying With Confidence

March 23, 2006

No Need Is Too Trivial

Read:
Isaiah 49:13-18

As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. —Psalm 103:13

Bible In One Year: Joshua 13-15; Luke 1:57-80

Several mothers of small children were sharing encouraging answers to prayer. One woman admitted that she felt selfish when she troubled God with her personal needs. "Compared with the huge global needs God faces," she explained, "my circumstances must seem trivial to Him."

Moments later, her little son pinched his fingers in a door and ran screaming to his mother. She didn't say, "How selfish of you to bother me with your throbbing fingers when I'm busy!" No, she showed him great compassion and tenderness.

As Psalm 103:13 reminds us, this is the response of love, both human and divine. In Isaiah 49, God said that even though a mother may forget to have compassion on her child, the Lord never forgets His children (v.15). God assured His people, "I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands" (v.16).

Such intimacy with God belongs to those who fear Him, and who rely on Him rather than on themselves. As that child with throbbing fingers ran freely to his mother, so may we run to God with our daily problems.

Our compassionate God doesn't neglect others to respond to your concerns. He has limitless time and love for each of His children. No need is too trivial for Him. —Joanie Yoder

No heart too small, no world too wide
To feel the Master's touch;
Dear Lord of all, we give Thee thanks
For Thou hast sent so much. —Michael

God bears the world's weight on His shoulder, and He holds His children in the palm of His hand.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Praying With Confidence

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful Message The Mayor. No need is too trivial for Him.I have felt that way before. Thanks for the Good Morning Post ! :)

[DollyCali]

good devotional today Rus.. good message. I recall as a "young" Christian reading that God feels/knows the pain of our physical, emotional, spiritual journey moreso than ANY mortal, yet we talk with mortals all the time but often not with God regarding them.

The idea of "talking " to God.. sharing, frustrations, joys, concerns, hopes.. NOT JUST GIVING HIM A SHOPPING LIST.. well to me that was revolutionary & very vital in changing my Christian walk to a deep & growing one.

Thank you as always for your cuppa!