Notes on Hope Devotional

911 Prayers

Psalm 71:12 (CSB)
God, do not be far from me;
my God, hurry to help me.

This past month, I’ve had plumbing issues and made friends with Andy, the plumber. On Sunday, before I went to church, the toilet overflowed. As I stood watching the water rise and spill onto the floor, I cried, “Lord, help me!” In the next moments, I ran to get towels and added another prayer, “Please stop it, Lord!” I call these prayers my “911 prayers,” short and in need of immediate attention.

Whether we are watching a toilet overflow, or sitting in a doctor’s office, or receiving an unwanted phone call, we all can identify with the words, “my God, hurry to help me.”

A dear friend, Sue Fulmore, writes beautifully the following blessing reflecting the space where I found myself. I pray it brings you hope where you are today.

May you run to the Father
and let yourself
be enveloped
in a love with no limits.

To know your regrets
covered and buried.
Your shame
forever silenced.

To know the friend
who never leaves,
and the peace available
in the middle of every storm.

(You can follow Sue on Substack.) Here’s the link: https://suefulmore.substack.com/