The power of "Help!"

In my book I mentioned being in a pit, not an actual pit. A pit is a synonym for a place of destruction. My first significant pit experience was during a health issue and was frightening. Both exhaustion and hopelessness crept its way in as my health continued to fail. I sought answers from the medical professionals, but lengthy testing processes cultivated anxiety. It took months but I was eventually diagnosed with (SVT) Supraventricular Tachycardia. During the testing process, life looked grim as my physical condition declined and mental status became weary. I was desperate for relief and had little understanding of the power of God's word.

While in the pit, I recalled a verse I prayed on one of the most difficult days. I don't know where it came from, but I had a book in my possession, Get Out of That Pit by Beth Moore. It's a great read if you are currently in a pit. I was in distress, one day, pacing around for relief. I was torn between going to the Emergency Room or calling someone from the church. I became tearful as I pondered who to ask for help. Something inside me knew I needed more, then that book came to mind. I opened the book to a page that had this verse.

I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. Psalms 40:1-3 ESV

I prayed and read this scripture asking God to help me, I felt peace and hope. I experienced the power of His Word when my symptoms responded to this declaration. One taste of His presence and power transformed me. I began a learning journey, wanting to know more about God and His Word.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV