Proverbs 18:24 says “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Can you imagine being betrayed by a brother? It happens sometimes. But if even a brother might betray you, a parent never would, right?
Wrong.
Parents fail children sometimes. Sometimes parents are foolish, immature, or addicted. Other times, parents are hurt by a child, wounded so deeply they decide to cut all ties to protect their “mental health” or whatever. And those situations are horribly sad.
In Psalm 27, David remembers that God not only sticks closer than a brother, but God sticks closer than a parent. Do you realize that? Have you ever thought about it? Your parents may fail you. But God will never fail you.
“Do not leave or abandon me, God of my salvation. Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord cares for me. Because of my adversaries, show me Your Way, Lord, and lead me on a level path.” Psalm 27:9-11.
David knows that even his parents might let him down, but God will never let him down. Do you know that? Do you really believe it?
No matter what happens in your life, no matter how deeply a brother or sister may hurt you, no matter how badly you might feel abandoned by your parents, God will never leave you or abandon you.
The Lord cares for you. And even though you have enemies, God will show you HIS WAY, and lead you on a level path.
Pray. God, please draw me close to You. Fill me with confidence in You, and with assurance that You will never leave me, no matter what people might do. Make me faithful to You. Make me someone who would NEVER abandon God. Make me someone who always wants You to show me Your Way. Lead me on Your level path. Help me to love you more than I love my siblings or my parents. Make me faithful and obedient to You.
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