Prayer is the Quickest Form of Communication

“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.“ Psalm 18:6 NIV

In a story published yesterday by Montana Right Now, the following was reported: Friday morning, search and rescue crews were called out to help a trail runner who had hyperextended their knee and had limited mobility and loss of feeling in their foot. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue reports volunteers from its Valley Section and Heli Team, as well American Medical Response medical personnel responded to the Blackmore Mountain Trailhead. Volunteers deployed a one wheeled and met up with the runner about five miles up the trail. The runner’s injuries were assessed before they were transported back to the trailhead.“Sheriff Springer would like to remind backcountry enthusiasts to be prepared when recreating in the backcountry. Having the ability to communicate with rescuers cuts down the amount of time it can take to get medical attention when things go bad,” Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue said.

And you know, when it comes to having the ability to quickly communicate with the ultimate Rescuer, David was confident that his cries to God for help were heard, saying, “From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Where did this confidence come from you might ask? It was from the relationship he had with the One he knew had the power to deliver him from his enemies—a relationship formed by faith and made stronger by prayer which is the quickest way to communicate with Him “when things go bad.”  

So don’t ever underestimate the power of prayer my friend. But don’t use it only when you’re in trouble. Take the time to fellowship with the Father each and every day so you can grow closer to Him and have the same confidence that David had that He will hear you in your time of need. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the God who hears our prayers. Help us to understand that prayer and Bible study are our direct ways to communicate with You so that we would not take it for granted and only reach out when we are in trouble. Cause us to seek to hear Your voice at all times. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!