"My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:2
A woman said to her friend, "I know that you have a lot of problems. Why don't we pray for the LORD'S help in your life?" Her friend said, "Why would God want to help me? I've never done much for Him." The woman replied, "It's not about what we've done for Him. It's about what He has done for us. He has promised to help us." She opened her Bible and read a verse of Scripture to her friend. "So we may boldly say, ' The LORD is my helper" (Hebrews 13:6). She went on to explain to her friend, "If we take God at His Word, He will always help us."
God has given every believer many covenant promises of His help in the Bible. They are covenant promises, because God has sworn with an oath to help those who trust in Him. When people testify in court, they must take an oath to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth. God tells the truth, and nothing but the truth. His covenant word is His promise. His oath is the sure and steadfast word to all who believe. God, who cannot lie, has promised (Titus 1:2).
We need not plead nor beg God for help. Only believe. Trust His Word. Thank Him that He is helping you. Doubt prays, "O God, will You please help me. I beg of You. Why won't You help me?" Faith prays, "God, You have promised to help me as a believer. I trust Your Word. Thank You for helping me."
While doubt may beg God for help, faith simply takes God at His Word. Our thanksgiving through prayer is the way to express our faith, that God is helping us. When you need help, the Helper is there. Trust Him. Believe Him. Thank Him.
LORD, we receive Your help, trusting Your Word.
