One Who Hears My Cries

[S] Psalm 40:1 --
 ¹ I waited patiently for the LORD;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 

[O] At first, I'm thinking:  Who is patiently waiting for who here?  Isn't God the one waiting patiently for us to return to Him?  But the writer of this passage in his infinitesimally small perspective of life, only focused on his own tough situation and is crying out to God for help and was comforted by the God of this universe that He had heard the cry.  Is the One who created this world (and me) really inclines to my own selfish cries?  According to this verse, that is a resounding yes!

[A] Today started off with a strange string of events and this verse became the cornerstone of my day, trusting in His power and strength in the midst of the challenging situation.

[P] Dear Father, thank You for preparing my heart for what I was about to face today through this verse.  Your personal care for me (one out 7 billion people) is simply an amazing love.  I love You, too.  In Your Son's name.  Amen.