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Help Me, Lord
By: Keefe Wilson
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. Psalm 79:9
There are moments in life when the weight of our circumstances feels too heavy to bear. It's those moments when our hearts are weary, our minds are clouded, and our emotional, mental, and physical strength has disappeared. In those moments, we don't need wordy, eloquent, or perfect prayers. We just need to cry out to God from the depths of our souls, "Help me, Lord!"
I'll never forget a time when I found myself in that very place. While we were serving in Okinawa, I received a phone call that crushed my world; my mother had gone home to be with the Lord due to unexpected surgical complications. The pain and anguish were overwhelming... All I could manage to say was, "Help me, Lord; I need You."
Just when I thought I couldn't take any more, another call came in. This time, they told me my father had also passed away less than 24 hours later! I was stunned. The only thing I could do was pray silently in my heart: "Lord, help me." Amid my sorrow, the Lord met me. He gave me clarity, the support of my wife, and His strength! God gave me the courage I needed to do what I never thought possible. I buried both of my parents and preached both their funerals. While I was in that valley, God moved. His Word went forth, and Souls were saved that day.
As Christ followers, we know life isn't always easy. There will be times when all we can offer is a tear-soaked, desperate prayer: "Help me, Lord." But this simple plea is more than enough! God hears, cares, and moves on our behalf. Psalm 46:1 reminds us that God is best source of strength and help in times of distress. The word "help" in that verse comes from the Hebrew Word "Azar" which means immediately surrounded, protected, and aided.
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NLT)
As your brother in Christ, I urge you to never underestimate the power of this simple prayer: "Help me, Lord." The very moment those words leave your lips, God is moving! He's holding you up when you can't stand, surrounding you with His peace when your world is falling apart, and strengthening you when you feel like you've got nothing left to give.
Remember, we are never alone, not even for a moment, and God always keeps His promises. The next time your hope wavers, pray these simple words in faith: "Help me, Lord."