Exodus 3:7-12

Exodus 3:7-12
English Standard Version (ESV)

  We often suffer in silence.  We think that our problems don't matter, or we take a position of pride and struggle through them without letting anyone else in on the hardships we are facing.  We put on a brave face, and so often we tell those around us, even those closest to us, that we are OK, even when it seems like our life is often falling apart. 
  We sometimes even do this in prayer, assuming that we don't want to burden God, or that we need to hold it together when we approach God.  Maybe we feel shame because our problems of our own making.
  Whatever it is, God has surely seen the affliction of his people.  God notices our pain, and God cares.  The message of Scripture is that God intervenes in our brokenness so that we might find healing.  Here in Exodus, God sends a messenger to remind the people of his love and provision for them.  There is a path forward, however unexpected it may be, if they want to trust that he has heard their cries and that God cares.
  So cast your cares upon him.  Our afflictions and hardships matter to God, and if we as a community are going to love others the way God loves us, may we be willing to be vulnerable and willing to listen to those around us who are in need.