When we face difficulties and problems we often ask ourselves questions such as: Does God care about me? Does God care about my situation today? It’s very easy to get blinded by the pressure of problems and to fail to seek the help and blessing that God is offering to give us. Sometimes we respond by complaining and believing the lie that we have been rejected and abandoned by God and others, and now we have to “figure everything out on our own.” Things don’t work out the way we planned, and we blame anyone but ourselves. The scriptures are clear about God’s desire to help us and the heart condition of those who seek His help.
God’s word says, The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT)
We affirm the need for this dependence on God each time we say Life Affirmation #3 in recovery meetings: God is always with me. I need never face my problems alone. Together with God, any difficulty can be worked out and overcome.
God is not a magician who waves a magic wand into the wreckage of our lives. God invites us to come and be with Him and to follow His teachings and commandments each day. Then, as God’s beloved children, we have the assurance of God’s help and blessing to overcome our problems.
Jesus reminds us: That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:25, 32-33 NLT).
God is with us as together we do the work of facing problems and finding answers. In His wisdom, God offers solutions and gives us the strength to carry them out. Our challenge is to trust and to obey. So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time ... For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. (Galatians 6:9, Philippians 4:13, NLT)
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