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The Everyday Sabbath

He hears your frustrations.

Published about 17 hours ago • 1 min read

Habakkuk 1:2–4

How long, Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen? — Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save. Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted.

When the prophet Habakkuk looked at the world around him, it felt like God wasn't in control. Can you blame him for sounding frustrated with God?

It isn't wrong to voice your frustration with sin and evil in this world to God. He sees it too.

And when it feels he doesn't hear you, he's still listening attentively.

He has a plan. Your honest cries reach Him, and His plan is unfolding even when you can't see it.

When have you felt guilty for questioning God? Why is it comforting to know God listens to your difficulties too?

 

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The Everyday Sabbath

from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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