...all the day long

So someone at work asked me the other day if I thought that God listened to junkies...I said,"With all my heart I know that He does". He didn't ask any other question and seemed to take my answer well. So I didn't say anything else about it and we never spoke of it after...but his question...and more so the look he had on his face when he asked me is still imprinted in my mind.

That look broke my heart. I knew he wanted to hear my honest opinion...but I'm not sure if he trusted my answer. With everything in me I do not think our Heavenly Father sees labels when He is looking in on us, I think all He sees is His children. Some struggling more than others, some walking down some dark paths, some succeeding and being happy, some barely surviving, some raising families, some lost and lonely, some grasping for hope, some who have already given up,and some who have endured and excelled despite their trials...I think He sees us and where we are on our journey...and like any loving Father is mindful of us, He is aware of our needs and longs to bless and help us. I also think he blesses us with people in our lives that are going to strengthen us and help us when we are at our lowest point...I know this seems easy to say and don't get me wrong I have had my fair share of days where I felt alone and was unsure if I was worthy of those blessings...or even worthy of His time and concern..those were sad and lonely days...but I have never doubted His love... even for one like me.

There is a scripture in Jacob that says

"And how merciful is our God unto us, for he remembereth the house of Israel, both roots and branches; and he stretches forth his hands unto them all the day long..."

I cannot even begin to tell you how many times that particular scripture has comforted me... to know that no matter what hour, no matter what the circumstance... His hands are stretched forth towards me..all the day long.

I hope he believed me when I answered his question...Because with everything in my heart I know that what I told him was true.