POUR OUT YOUR HEART

“Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in

Him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge

for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah
Psalm 62:8
(The Amplified Bible)

There is nothing like being able to release the deep cries of our heart to a trusted friend. I recommend Jesus. Nothing we say will surprise him because Psalm 139:2 says, “You know my every thought when far away.” God is acquainted with the matters of our life and wants us to know that he is a reliable and trusted friend. We can come to him with our most honest emotions and pour them out in prayer.
At times in this life, we need someone who will listen objectively and give good, comforting, sound advice. Sometimes it may be corrective counsel that is needed to bring alignment, but knowing that it comes from a loving father is comforting. Who better than the one who knows all, sees all, and truly cares? Jesus is the ultimate Counselor (Isaiah 9:6).
What does pouring out your heart actually mean? It is being able to be totally open and honest before the Lord while still yielding to His desires and will for your life. Pouring out your heart involves emptying yourself of the thoughts, troubles, and sins that hinder or harden our hearts, such as bitterness, disappointment, doubt, fear, anxiety, unfaithfulness or even sin. Pouring out can also involve voicing our grievances and desires to Him in prayer. It is vital to understand that in pouring out our heart, we come in humility and brokenness releasing our desires with the intent of allowing our will to be aligned with His will, plan and purpose. It is not shaking our fists at God and demanding our will. That is dangerous!
The Scriptures are filled with powerful examples of prayerful men and women, such as Hannah (1Samuel 1:10, 15-16), Jeremiah (Lamentations 3:19-20), Job (Job 7:11), David (Psalm 40), Mary (Luke 1:46-47), and Jesus (Matthew 26:38) who poured out their soul before the Lord for various reasons: Hannah for a child; Jeremiah for the sins of his nation; Job because of his trials; David because he was overwhelmed; and of course, Jesus on his way to Calvary. God responded to each one with strength and His grace. As they poured out their mind, will and emotions, God poured into them the ability and power to obey Him and draw closer to Him. Today, go to God in secret prayer and pour out your heart before Him.

In the silence of my chamber
I can with my Savior share
All my worries and my troubles
As I talk with Him in prayer.

- Anonymous -