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VERSE: They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee,and were not confounded. -- Psalm 22:5 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Psalm+22:5&translation=kjvTHOUGHT: This Psalm of despair, referred to by Jesus from the Cross, isalso a Psalm of hope and faith. The history of God's faithfulnesswith his people Israel is an ongoing reminder that we can trust himto deliver us. While in our human reckoning of time God's answermay be slow in coming, his track record in history reminds us thathe will answer, deliver, and bless his people in his time. In ourworst of nightmares, we can be reminded that God is faithful and isattentive to our cries of despair, lament, grief, agony, and fear.PRAYER: I ask, dear Father, that you bless your people everywhere whofind themselves in difficult situations. Empower them with yourSpirit and bless them with a change for the better in their diresituation. Please hear the cries of your people and act swiftly fortheir protection, preservation, and vindication. In Jesus' name Ipray. Amen.