Sunday Psalm Facing Trouble With God
Sunday August 12, 2018
In recovery, and in life in general, situations often arise which cause us to believe that we are alone and have no one to turn to for help. Fear often wells up within us causing that old familiar feeling of wanting to run and hide in our addiction. What can we do when this happens? The writer of the following Psalm poured out his heart to God knowing that God alone has the answer to all his problems.
I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. (Psalm 142:1-3 NLT)
When the pull of addiction tempts, it is like a bully who will not cease until we are wounded and defeated. When we give in to the obsession we find ourselves back in the prison of insanity knowing we are powerless. However, when we cry out to God and bring the “bully” before Him, the tormentor loses his power.
As children of God, we do not stand alone while defending ourselves against temptation. The battle is the Lord’s! When we come close to God, He will come close to us. Just like a strong person coming to our aid and standing up to a bully on our behalf, so we will find God to be a place of safety and protection for us. Even though the battle may rage in our minds for a short while it will certainly quiet down. The enemy behind the obsessive thinking that is tempting us must surrender to God’s overwhelming power. It’s important to know both the strength and limits of our enemy. The enemy will claim to have unstoppable power over us, but as we put our trust and faith in Jesus, we will experience God’s saving power that is greater than any other power.
Prayer: Dearest Lord Jesus, Thank you for being my refuge and help in time of need. When I experience the enemy trying to have power over me, help me to stop and call out to You, for You alone will strengthen me and give me the victory over the enemy of my soul. Amen
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