Sometimes, the only prayer we have the strength to pray is: “God, help me.” No long sentences. No grand theology. Just three words, whispered through tears or shouted in desperation.
I’ve prayed that prayer. Maybe you have too. Maybe you’re praying it right now.
That cry – simple as it is – is a fully loaded prayer. It’s full of pain, of longing, of fear. But it’s also full of faith. Why would we cry out to God unless we believed he could do something about it?
Even when we feel like we have nowhere else to turn, that alone is an act of faith. When we pray “God, help me,” we are trusting – even if it’s only with a thread of hope – that God hears, sees, knows, and cares.
And we are right to believe that.
In Exodus 3:7, God speaks to Moses at the burning bush and says:
“I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.” (Exodus 3:7)
God heard their cry.
God saw their pain.
God knew their oppression.
God cared deeply for their suffering.
And God did something about it.
He called Moses. He set a rescue in motion. Not because the Israelites had finally called on God or prayed perfectly, but because they were his people. He remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. His love moved him to act.
When we cry out, we’re not ignored. The God who heard the Israelites hears you.
“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT)
“Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice.” (Psalm 55:17)
God doesn’t only hear; He sees.
“God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.” (Psalm 34:15 MSG)
“Watch this: God’s eye is on those who respect him… He’s ready to come to their rescue in bad times.” (Psalm 33:18 MSG)
God’s love is not passive. He sees, He listens, He feels—and He acts.
So if you’re at your limit and you can only say, “God, help me,” that’s enough. Say it once. Say it again. Say it every day if you need to.
He hears.
He sees.
He cares.
And He will respond.
Maybe not in the way you expect. Maybe not when you want. But always in love. Always with the heart of a Father who remembers his promises and moves with compassion toward his children.
He hasn’t forgotten you. Keep calling out to Him. Your cry reaches heaven—and it moves the heart of God.
Pray
