It’s Always Been You – Psalm 27:7-8 – When I’m Lonely

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-seventh inspirational message dated Thursday, May 27th, 2021. The title of this message is, “It’s Always Been You – Psalm 27:7-8 – When I’m Lonely”.  “It’s Always Been You (with lyrics)” by Phil Wickham (as provided below in the accompanied video) is a song that I first heard while scrolling on my phone searching on You Tube. I knew that after I heard this song – I knew that I would want to share “this song” in my next message.

 

The below scripture is what is found in the 7^th through 8^th verses of the twenty-seventh chapter of Psalms. These verses reveal how the psalmist David dealt with his sense of loneliness and how he cried out to the Lord.  If David, “a man after God’s own heart” could “cry out” to the Lord – during a moment of loneliness…certainly, we – “as believers in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” can, “cry out to Him”, too!

 

Psalm 27:7-8

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁷ Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

⁸ When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “When I’m Lonely” – which is similar to the “subject matter” of “loneliness” that’s referred to in the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (5/19/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Right Response to Loneliness

Psalm 27:7-14

By Charles Stanley

 

       I’ve known the pain of loneliness and emotional isolation during my lifetime, but God has never abandoned me to these feelings. Over the years, He’s taught me to draw near to Him rather than give in to self-pity and despair.

       We can’t deny feelings of loneliness, nor can we allow ourselves to wallow in them. Today’s psalm reveals how David dealt with his sense of isolation.

       HE CRIED OUT TO THE LORD (v. 7). God is near to the brokenhearted and hears our prayers.

       DAVID REMEMBERED THE LORD’S HELP (v. 9). Even in despair, we should make an effort to recount God’s past faithfulness to us.

       HE ASKED GOD TO GUIDE AND TEACH HIM (v. 11). Instead of withdrawing into self-pity, we must go to God’s Word to learn His ways.

       DAVID BELIEVED HE WOULD SEE GOD’S GOODNESS (v. 13). Confidence in God’s goodness helps us look beyond our current emotions.

       HE WAITED FOR THE LORD (v. 14). In His time, God will bring us out of the shadow of seclusion.

       Although loneliness is painful, it is also an opportunity to draw near to the Lord. Instead of turning inward, let it help you grow upward.

By Charles Stanley

 

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Always remember - GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US!

GOD LOVES AND CARES ABOUT HIS CHILDREN! The below verse reminds us of how He cares -

 

Psalm 34:18

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁸   The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.

 

 

 Always remember - that we can rely on God to “never leave us nor forsake us” – see the below verse:

 

Hebrews 13:5b

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁵…For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

 

Please enjoy the below song, “It’s Always Been You (with lyrics)” by Phil Wickham (as provided below in the accompanied video) - performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

 

BE BLESSED!