There is a common
malady in today’s society, which leads many into addictions and crime. It is
called hopelessness. They have tried to make something of their life and they
failed at every turn; so, they turn to chemicals and theft to relieve their
symptoms. Some have never heard of the hope, which Jesus Christ provides.
Others have heard that Jesus makes a difference, but they do not believe it.
It is up to those of us, who have first-hand experience
with the wonderful love of God, to share the hope we find in Christ in a
gentle, informative fashion and to entreat others to trust their life to Christ
too. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and He saves all those who are
crushed in spirit, if we will simply call out to Him (Psalm
43:18; 147:3).
Total surrender to God is the key to getting out of our
misery. He holds us up when we fall and lifts up everyone who is discouraged.
We surrender our family, our future, our worries and our desires to the love
and care of God Almighty (Mark 9:23). Then, we leave them in His
capable hands.
When our soul is disheartened, we put our hope in God alone
(Psalm
43:5). Complete surrender to God’s will in negative circumstance
is the only way to stay sane. Even through the loss of a job, spouse, child, pet,
home or parent, God cares for us. We walk in obedience to His Spirit, and live
victoriously moment by moment throughout the day.
We learn to trust in God and not in our bank account,
friends, children, job, the government or our parents. When we take our eyes
off our self and put them on Him instead, He keeps us in perfect peace (Isaiah
26:3). We do not fear tomorrow, because God only leads us one
step at a time. We obey His Spirit, and find rest in God alone. Our only true
hope comes from Him (Psalm 62:5).
Prayer:
Father God, You are my helper, so I will not be afraid (Isaiah
41:10,13-14). What can mere mortals do to me? In my distress, I cry out
to You and pray to You for help. You always hear me from Your sanctuary,
because my cries always reach Your ears (Psalm 18:8). Thank You
that once we put our trust totally in Your miraculous love, we always find a
victorious way through every negative circumstance we face (2
Corinthians 4:8; Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11).
Thought for the Day:
God gives us grace for today and hope for tomorrow. -
Ecclesiastes 9:4
