Psalm
142: 7
Bring
my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass
me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Mikhail
was released after seven years in prison. Because of his political views, he
had been detained in a small cell, isolated from the other prisoners. His only
human contact had been with his jailer, who brought him food once a day.
Walking into the sunlight, Mikhail lifted his head skyward, tears flowed down
his cheeks, and he began praising God. Many thought he had gone mad in
captivity, but others knew that he was merely giving thanks to the one who had
sustained him through his imprisonment.
When
we find ourselves trapped by situations that have no end in sight, we need to
draw on the courage and power of the Lord Jesus Christ. He will enable us to
survive any trial, whether it be long or short. We have the assurance that God
is greater than any problem that might arise. Call upon the Lord, and He will
life you up.
Prayer:
Lord, I need to feel Your presence near me. Alone, I get so tired and afraid.
This life has many trials that I'm not ready to deal with. Free me from the
captivity of my fears and doubts, and empower me to praise Your name always.
Amen.
