“Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be
troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.’”
–
John 14:1
When we sink to our ultimate
lowest in life, we fear that no one has the capacity to reach out and help us.
We believe that our situation is so overwhelming that even God is not powerful
enough to sustain us. We fear that at any moment we will be snuffed out like
the flame on a candle. The truth of God’s Word portrays a very different
scenario. Even in our worst
circumstances, God is right there waiting for us to call upon Him (John
14:14; Jeremiah 33:3). He covers us with
His feathers, and under His wings we find safety (Psalm 91:4). He shrouds us in a blanket of the Holy Spirit, which
brings us hope (Romans 15:13).
We can pour out our heart to
Him with honest questions and pleas, and He will answer us (John
14:14; Jeremiah 33:3). God is constantly
ready to provide His help, wisdom, comfort, love, understanding and everlasting
presence, as we trust in Him (Psalm 32:10). We
can always lean on God’s everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27). They wrap protectively around us, supporting us and
girding us with His strength (Psalm 46:1).
He is only a prayer away. God’s love cascades over our heart like a waterfall (John
3:16-18).
God truly desires to have a
relationship with us (1 John 3:1-3).
He longs to fellowship with us, and to be involved in every area of our life.
He wants us to completely surrender our will to His and for us to allow Him to
provide us with our daily needs (2 Corinthians 3:5). There is a purpose, ordained by God for our life. He
wants us to stop relying on our own wisdom and to trust in His instead (Proverbs
3:5-6). Our Savior paid the price for
our relationship with God by His death on the cross (Romans
6:23). The least we can do is to believe
that He wants what is best for us.
God is waiting for us to
ask, so we may receive what He has in store for us. He wants our joy to be full
(John 16:24). He gives us His peace that defies description
and is often incomprehensible when we consider the ordeal we are living through
at the moment. Our heart does not need to be troubled and we do not need to be
afraid, as long as His everlasting arms are cradling us in the midst of His
protection and provision (Philippians
4:7; John 14:27).
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I believe that
You give us Your grace to help us through even the most difficult times. I will
stand on Your promises even when I cannot see or feel Your presence in my life.
Lord, my life is a result of Your love, mercy and grace. Create in me a clean
heart, and renew a right spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). My life has a specific purpose in Your will. Help me
to live out that purpose. I need Your daily help and provision. I need to know
and experience Your love and comfort in my life each and every day.
Thought for the Day:
Salvation
is not earned, but given; eternal life is a free gift of God through Jesus
Christ our Lord. – Romans 6:23
