Jeremiah was dropped into a cistern where he sank into the mud at the bottom.  God knew he was there, and provided able men to lift him out.  He couldn’t climb out.  He had to be lifted.

Sometimes we’re in a predicament we can’t climb out of.  The Psamilst said,                                       “I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
   He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire;
  He set my feet on a rock
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
  He put a new song in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
  Many will see and fear the Lord
    and put their trust in him.”  [Ps. 40:1-3]

There may be a song in your future.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, thank You for Your arm of help when we need to be lifted.  We trust You today!

DAILY READING:  Jer. 36-40