Psalm 10:14 says, “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand.”
That truth is seen every time the Church notices the pain of others and chooses to step in with compassion and care.
Not long ago, a foster family supported by their local West Virginia church faced a difficult moment late one evening with their teen. They tried to reach their agency and case team, but it was after hours and help was hard to find. The weight of the situation felt overwhelming. So they called a member of their Care Community for support and for someone to talk to. The phone was answered right away. Guidance was given, prayer was shared, and the encouragement they received gave them the strength and connection to make it through the night.
Later, the foster father said, “When you need help and support, the church picks up the phone at 10 p.m. on a Friday when no one else does.”
This is what it looks like when God’s people live out Psalm 10:14. The Church sees the trouble, considers the grief, and takes it in hand. Through encouragement, prayer, and presence, a foster family is reminded that they are not alone and that God truly sees them through His people.
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