[14] The LORD upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
[15] The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
[16] You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
[17] The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.
[18] The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
[19] He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.  (Psalm 145:14-19 ESV)

If you are downtrodden, discouraged, deserted, depressed, or disheartened (and the like), please read this selection of scripture over and over an apply it to your situation.

  • The Lord will uphold you if you are falling.
  • If you are bowed down, He will raise you up.
  • Look to Him He will supply all your needs.
  • He is kind in all He does for you.
  • He is near to those who call on Him in truthfulness.
  • He will satisfy those who take Him seriously.
  • He preserves all who love Him.

Please don’t miss the importance of calling upon the Lord in complete truthfulness and honesty about yourself and about your circumstances.  Own up to those areas that are your fault.  When Scripture talks of fearing the Lord (v. 19), it means reverence and awe.  If you have reverence and awe for someone, we tend to take seriously what they say (what are Hollywood personalities such activists?)  Let me ask you about your love for God.  (Jesus said if you love me obey me – John 14:15).

There is no help greater by no one who loves you more than our Lord!