God’s care for His children is a constant theme throughout the Scriptures. Even though we may feel abandoned by people at times, we should constantly thank God for His care (Psalm 142). When we feel alone and abandoned, we can have confidence in God and cast our anxieties on Him, because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Prayer is important, for it is in prayer that we pour out our concerns to Him, confident that in His time and wisdom He will respond. This confidence is at the heart of Paul’s challenge to the church at Philippi, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God" (Philippians 4:6). The resulting peace is His gift to us, carrying us through as we await His answers. When we are in pain or come in contact with someone in pain, we should remember that God listens. We can head to the Rock that is above every situation. God may not answer the way we want, but we can rest in Him. He provides all the answers as He hears our cry. Are you facing a situation in which you need God’s help? Go to the Rock in prayer. Rest on the Rock! — Psalm 61:2