Feeling Destitute & Spent?

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In Psalm 102:17, Scripture records that God "regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer." (ESV)

How often have we felt destitute in our own lives? Maybe we have experienced overwhelming events that leave us feeling spiritually destitute or physically destitute, and emotionally and mentally drained and wanting.

Webster's dictionary defines destitute this way:  lacking something needed or desirable <a lake destitute of fish>   lacking possessions and resources; especially :  suffering extreme poverty <a destitute old man>

How often do we find ourselves lacking the internal resources that we need or desire? Good news! Did you notice that some of the very first actions of God in BOTH the Old and New Testament was making something from nothing?? Jesus' first miracle was making more when there was no more! (John 2:1-11). First thing in Genesis chapter 1, Moses records for us the LORD making the heavens and the earth when there was nothing. Old Testament to New - God is the same yesterday, today and forever! (Hebrews 13:8) He can take us, and our lives - as destitute and barren as things might feel now and make something where there was nothing. 

Never give up. Seek God. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning (Psalm 30:5 ESV).  Pray and be encouraged.