I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior (Psalm 17:6-7).

I have had the incredible opportunity to raft down the Colorado River through the length of the Grand Canyon. The magnificent sights and scary rapids wondrously showed the power of God’s hand. But I also learned more of his grace from a flaw of mine.

One evening a terrible rainstorm hit camp. As the clouds rolled in, I was able to get my rain gear on faster than most. As the rain pounded us, I smiled smugly at the discomfort of others and rejoiced to be snug as a bug in a rug – until the rain started running down my back, the consequence of a leaky seam that made me as miserable as everyone else.

The necessity of God’s grace for everyone should remind us that we’ve all got leaky seams. If you don’t confess that, then you won’t seek the shelter that God alone can provide. 

When you do admit you have some leaks and call out to God for his help, then you have the promise of the One who controls the storms that he will hear above the tempest and will provide his care. 

He promises, “No matter what mess you’ve gotten yourself into, when you call me, I will answer as is absolutely best to seal your soul in my grace.”

Prayer: Dear Savior, I have many “leaks” in my life. As I call out to you for help, please send your grace to seal my soul from sin with your love and for your purposes.