I cried out 

to God 

for help; 

I cried out 

to God 

to hear me.

Psalms 77:1 NIV

The writer of this Psalm is in a tough place. 

This word for crying out was used to describe Abel's blood cried out from the land to God after his brother had killed him (Gen 4:10)

The people cried out to Pharaoh to let them go from slavery (Exo 5:8)

He's crying out to God, from the deep part of who he is.

Crying to God.

For help.

He really needs help.

And then, it's to be heard.

Have you ever been with someone who really listens?

How did that feel?

Known, important, loved. 

Here the psalmist shows he is just the same as me. He's at the end of his resources and  cries for help

And cries to be heard.

And he gives us permission to do the same ...cry out to God.

It's OK.

It's OK to be in that place sometimes, and to want to be heard. 

And if we all have this need to be heard, then I can become a better listener. 

#bealistener

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