Cry Out. Get Relief.

The past two days have been almost unbearable. I've been lost in this sea of college life. I lost my purpose, God's purpose for me, and if you've ever been there, you know how terrifying it is. I have a habit of flipping my Bible to a random page and trying to find something helpful or pertinent to my situation. Maybe it's coincidence or the grace of God, but I nearly always find comfort when I do this. Today, I sat outside in the cold and wind and gave myself over to God through His word. I opened up to Psalm 20 and it gave me the strength, comfort, wake-up call, and joy that I was looking for. I read it five or six times as I cried out to God for help. Drink in these words- His words- and let yourself be wrapped in His embrace.

May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;

may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

May he send you help from the sanctuary

and grant you support from Zion.

May he remember all your sacrifices 

and accept your burnt offerings.

May he give you the desire of your heart

and make all your plans succeed.
We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.
Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
O LORD, save the king!
Answer us when we call!