Daily Devotion - Tuesday, January 17

Can You Hear Me Now?

“To you, O Lord, I call;
my rock, do not refuse to hear me,
for if you are silent to me,
I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.”
--An ancient Hebrew song (Psalm 28:1)

NOTE: The series of commercials “Can You Hear Me Now?” developed by Verizon Wireless was quite memorable. This week we dare to explore that question as we look at another wireless connection.

Today is going to be a challenging day for this chaplain. A support group for persons trying to emerge after significant deaths in their lives; two counseling sessions with people going through dark times in their lives; visitation requests as per the normal day; and ending with a support group for folks whose world has been forever changed because of suicide. There is a lot on the schedule today and it all looks pretty tough. My insides seem to echo the writer of the old Hebrew psalm. Here is my prayer:

Holy God,
I know you are strong and willing to grant me strength for my day.
Help me to feel your presence and trust that presence
I really do believe for I have felt your amazing grace
Since you already know about the challenges of my day,
forgive me for checking but,
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
Trusting.
Amen.

--Ben Keckler
01.17.12