Verse of the Day Psalm 22: 8

He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him

I was at a prayer meeting last night and loved to hear as a man prayed from God's word
God loves His word and it is amazing what wisdom and encouragement He brings as we read it to Him in prayer
I was struck by psalm 40:13 which says "be pleased, O Lord to deliver me"
psalm 22:8 assures us that God does delight in us and to deliver us
How amazing is that!
So often in my prayers I have found myself hesitant in repentance or in bringing my trials before God because I thought God to be one who forgives and listens but not exactly delighting in it
Not only does God forgive all sins and give strength and perseverance during trials, He loves to do it
He finds delight in seeing us, as followers of Him, be delivered from hardship
This should bring me to pray more often and for so much more knowing that God wants me to call on Him
So be encouraged and pray for so much more this week knowing that it is what God desires and delights in