God is Near!

Cries and crackling coughs travelled down our hallway, shattering my hopes to a peaceful night's rest.

I ran to Sommer's room. "Shshhhhhhshhh. It's OK, baby doll. Mommy's here." I whispered, softly.

I caressed my fingers through her lockets of little blond curls. Yep, as suspected, her fever had spiked, once again.

I picked her up to cradle her in my arms. Time for more Ibuprofen and Gatorade and some soothing snuggles and softly sung songs.

I spent so many nights like this with my daughter. Until, eventually, Sommer's cries softened and she would drift back to sleep.

Today, I'm reminded of Isaiah 49:15-16. "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." (NIV)

Friends, no matter your troubles, no matter your obstacles, no matter your pain...GOD is NEAR. He will comfort us. He will uphold us. He will sustain us. AND, He WILL deliver us.

Yesterday, I shared Psalm 34:17-19, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all."


Andrew Murray wrote, "Above all, let us hold on tightly to this blessed reality: The secret of prayer in spirit and truth is in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God, the revelation of His infinite Fatherliness in our hearts, and the faith in His infinite love of us as His children."

TODAY...BE ENCOURAGED! God hears your prayers. Our cries and crackling coughs travel to the very throne room of HEAVEN...and GOD comes running to comfort us and cradle us in His presence. The truth is something powerful happens when we pray in spirit and in truth. God moves on our behalf and imparts His truth in the depths of our mind and soul and restores our hope in HIS FATHERLINESS and FAITHFULNESS.


So, today, take some time to cry out to Him. Hebrews 4:15-16 reminds us, "...we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (NIV)

As a quick reminder, we'd love for you to join us on today's broadcast (LIVE) at 12:00 PM EST.

Today's Topic: Are you struggling to keep your life in balance? Have you written that all-important list of priorities but seem to have difficulty applying the list to your life? Join Julie Gorman on today's broadcast as she ... interviews popular author and speaker, Kendra Smiley. Kendra hosts a daily radio show, Live Life Intentionally, heard coast to coast on more than 150 stations, and is a national speaker for Women Inspired. Listen in for valuable insights on balance and an exciting opportunity to access Kendra's exclusive coaching series with Women Inspired.

Listen (LIVE or to the archived version) at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cwa-radio/2011/11/09/his-love-extended  Or you can call in during the LIVE broadcast and listen through your phone at: 347-850-8893.