Title
Shout To the Lord
Scripture
They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses.
(Psalm 107:6)
Devotional
I have found that my personal prayer life is in direct proportion to the troubles I have. The more troubles I have the more prayer I need. I am not justifying this; it is just a fact about my life. Troubles have a way of drawing us closer to the Lord. Therefore when troubles come, cry out to the Lord. Talk to Him. Tell Him exactly how you feel. Let Him know precisely what you want. Even if you know that what you want is wrong for your life, be open an honest. He is a merciful God, and He will deliver you out of your sinful desires. God can never condone willful sin. Nevertheless, He will reveal to you a more excellent way. When you find yourself worried and unable to sleep, pray. Spend time weeping on Christ’s shoulder. Lift up your voice to Him. If necessary, shout. God wants you to get His attention. In so doing He will get yours. In your trouble cry out to Him. He will deliver you.
Thought For The Night
“Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing—Power and majesty, praise to the King—Mountains bow down and the seas will roar—At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands—Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand—Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.” Darlene Zschech, © 1993 Hillsongs Australia
Evening Text
Psalm 107:6: They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses.
Looking for Answers
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Does God hear a shout more than a whisper?
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Does he hear a cry more than a song?
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Does he hear sincerity in your voice?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Cry out,” to utter a loud voice. Speak in such a way that the one to whom you are speaking cannot but help to hear you.
Referencing: “I sought the Lord, and He heard me,” Psalm 34:4.
Applying: Pray, cry, shout, write, whisper, sing, muse, or by whatever means, communicate with the Lord. I believe that He hears them all.