The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all
their troubles. —Psalm 34:17
There’s an expression people have quoted from the depths of the sea to the
far reaches of outer space for years. It originally comes from the extraterrestrial monster movie, Alien. The work is strongly fictional, of course, but the hero
says something that rings very true in the real world: “In space, no one can
hear you scream.” Of course, most of us will never visit the depths of the ocean or the far reaches of outer space, but it’s still just as unnerving. The idea that we could be so grossly isolated and unable to call for help threatens our need for companionship and safety. No matter how unsettling the phrase may be, it’s not true. Our God is always with us. It doesn’t matter if we’re sent into orbit or sitting on our living room couch, His ears catch our prayers in each and every situation. Jesus went to incredible lengths to secure our place alongside Him in eternity and He will not abandon or forsake us under any circumstance. Feeling alone can be scary. You can be truly isolated or feeling emotionally secluded, but you don’t have to deal with those feelings alone. When you need support and guidance, our heavenly Father is only a word away. Today, take heart in the fact that you have a constant companion. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through or where your travels take you, our loving God always makes time for His children and does all He can to keep us safe.
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