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b'READ: PSALMS 27:7-14; 33:20-22\\nI keep calling out, God\\nEven though I am tired\\nEven though I don\\u2019t see You working yet\\nEven though this life seems to be killing me\\n\\xa0\\nI keep calling out, God\\nBecause You are my only hope\\nBecause You can bring me peace\\nBecause You can move into action at any time\\n\\xa0\\nI keep calling out, God\\nAnd my body is tired\\nAnd my throat doesn\\u2019t want to call out\\nAnd I feel ready to just give up\\n\\xa0\\nI keep calling out, God\\nPlease answer me\\nPlease give me peace\\nPlease reach down and rescue me \\u2022 Emily Acker\\n\\u2022 Today\\u2019s poem is written in the style of a lament psalm. Have you ever felt like you just kept crying out to God without experiencing any comfort? We all go through times like these, but God does not abandon us. His presence with us gives us hope we can cling to no matter what. Can you remember what (or who) God provided to help you through that difficult time in your life? Consider taking a moment to thank Him for this.\\n\\u2022 Does today\\u2019s poem express how you\\u2019re feeling right now? God is right there with you. He knows your hurts, and He doesn\\u2019t condemn you (Romans 8:1). He feels your pain and He weeps with you. Consider taking some time to bring your pain to God, like the author does. If you feel like you can\\u2019t even pray right now, who is a trusted Christian in your life who can help you bring your pain to God? By leaning on God\\u2019s grace and the people He has placed around you, you can begin to heal. These feelings won\\u2019t last forever, but Jesus\\u2019s love will. And one day, He will return to make all things new. Because Jesus died and rose from the grave, everyone who trusts in Him can look forward to the day He will put an end to death and sin and brokenness permanently. Jesus is the ultimate source of our hope, a hope that endures even in the most difficult times.\\n\\u2022 This poem mentions feeling ready to give up. If you or someone you know is experiencing feelings of hopelessness or suicidal thoughts, tell a trusted adult right away.* One important way God brings healing is through medical and mental health professionals and biblical counseling. The path to healing can be long and sometimes painful, but Jesus will walk every step with you. If you feel like you can\\u2019t reach out to others because you are a burden, know that this is a lie from the pit of hell. The enemy wants to isolate us from community, but God\\u2019s truth is so much more powerful than the enemy\\u2019s lies. The truth is this: you are made in God\\u2019s glorious image, and for that reason you are beloved and incomparably valuable, and there is nothing you can do to change that. You are worth people\\u2019s time, attention, and care\\u2014even when the people around you don\\u2019t act like it. You can know that you are so precious to God because He sent Jesus to give you new life so that you could live in loving relationship with Him. Jesus did this by dying and rising again. You are an important part of His kingdom, and nothing, nothing, NOTHING can ever separate you from God\\u2019s love (Romans 8:39).\\n\\u2022 *You can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also talk with someone via web chat (988lifeline.org/chat). If your situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911 (or the emergency number for your area) or go to the local hospital emergency room right away.\\n\\u2022 *If you need someone to talk to but are not in need of immediate help, you ca'