Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal. The term “mayday”, is the phonetic equivalent of the French m’aidez (“help me”).
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Help me, Eternal One my God; come to my rescue!
Save me through Your unfailing love.
Psalm 109:26 The Voice
God, stay close by me.
Come quick, O my God, and help me!
Psalm 71:12 The Voice
I am crying aloud to You, O True God, for I long to know Your answer.
Hear me, O God. Hear my plea. Hear my prayer for help.
Psalm 17:6 The Voice
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But God knows when we are in trouble. He knows, because He is right there with us.
God is our shelter and our strength.
When troubles seem near, God is nearer, and He’s ready to help.
So why run and hide?
No fear, no pacing, no biting fingernails.
When the earth spins out of control, we are sure and fearless.
When mountains crumble and the waters run wild, we are sure and fearless.
Even in heavy winds and huge waves,
or as mountains shake, we are sure and fearless.
Psalm 46:1-3 The Voice
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Do we feel His presence? Maybe, maybe not. Doesn’t matter. He says He’s with us and He cannot lie.
So don’t be afraid. I am here, with you;
don’t be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, help you.
I am here with My right hand to make right and to hold you up.
Isaiah 41:10 The Voice
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So what then?
Gaining hope,
I remember and wait for this thought:
How enduring is God’s loyal love;
the Eternal has inexhaustible compassion.
Here they are, every morning, new!
Your faithfulness, God, is as broad as the day.
Lamentations 3:21-23 The Voice
The Eternal is the source of my strength and the shield that guards me.
When I learn to rest and truly trust Him,
He sends His help. This is why my heart is singing!
I open my mouth to praise Him, and thankfulness rises as song.
Psalm 28:7 The Voice