Always There

ALWAYS THERE 


Any time is a good time 

To cry out to the Lord

Who comforts and faithfully answers

When you're desperate and feeling worn


Any time is a good time

To trust, to taste and see

That the Lord is good

And has good plans

For those who will pray and seek


For those who seek with heart and soul

Those who search to know His face

Will find that the Lord is faithful and kind

Full of mercy and amazing grace.


Tina

August 15, 2026

In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 18:6

I took my troubles to the LORD; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer. Psalm 120:1

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This past week I experienced some heightened anxiety. It hasn’t felt very kind. However, feelings can distort the truth. Jesus said that in this world we would have trouble. But He has overcome the world. So allow me to exalt the Lord.

In my distress I have been literally crying out to Jesus. Way more faithfully than I normally pray. Dire need has a way of bringing one to their knees. Especially for personal needs or the needs of those we closely care about.

Last night I was distressed in regards to my lack of sleep, anxiety and all the broken pieces of my life that feel impossible to piece together, especially regarding my mental health and sleep issues.

But as I prayed, a song and verse popped into my mind.

“I was broken once for you, and no one loves you like I do.” –Matthew West/All the Broken Pieces

“Is anything too difficult for the Lord…?

”My answer: No.

And last, but not least… The Holy Spirit spoke,

Then…”Be still, and know that I am God.”

The second part of this verse affirms that God will be exalted.

“I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

We can expect that God will not only lead us to pray, praise, honor and glorify him, but also, He will very likely, give us good reasons for exalting Him, such as:

• Because He is good
• Because He listens to our prayers
• Because He answers our cries
• He sets our feet upon a rock
• He comforts us in our troubles
• He doesn’t break His promises to us
• He provides
• He heals
• He goes before us and behind us
• He is constantly vigilant– He never sleeps (Therefore, He is always on the case)

When I prayed I was very afraid that I would become stuck feeling absolutely dreadful. I feared there is no fix. Or if there is a fix, what are the odds that us flawed human beings would find it and choose it? How can I live like this?! But God….

God is our hope and our help in times of need. Jesus’ body was broken for us, so that we could receive all that God has promised to those who believe in Him. As long as God sits on the throne, which by the way He does (and this isn’t going to change), then we have hope for help in all of our afflictions, whether spiritual, relational, circumstantial, or in our bodies.

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 121:1-2:

“Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”

For a deeper insight into the last verse, see Manu’s blog post here: https://faithfood.blog/2026/08/14/finding-strength-in-isaiah-4110/ Thank you, Manu. ❤

God Bless and thank you for reading.