How long will you forget me, LORD? Forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
MATTHEW 27:46 (CEB)
At about three Jesus cried out with a loud shout, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani,” which means, “My God, my God, why have you left me?”
SUMMARY
If we feel that God has abandoned us we're in good company. But the same company will testify that God always works things out.
DAILY FODDER
Have you ever felt that God forgot you? How did things work out?
PRAYER
Lord of the universe, you and your timing are mysteries to me. Sometimes I get annoyed or even despair because I feel forgotten by you. During such times open my eyes to your presence. Show me again that you still care—with the same passion Jesus showed on the cross. Because of him I know that I'm not abandoned. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
