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The Distress Of Unmanageable Probems

Friday July 14, 2023

 We all go through times in our lives when we feel the sky is falling and we are unable to do anything about it.  This could be the result of irresponsible things we have done, relationship problems we have caused, or the outcome of another’s actions against us.  Whatever the cause, our mind is in turmoil, and we wrestle with sleepless nights seeking answers we are unable to find. 

 The writer of today’s Psalm appears to be in a similar mess and his solution is to tell God about it and cry out to Him for help.  What can we learn from his experience that will give us strength and hope in our own times of powerlessness and unmanageability? 

Listen to my prayer, O Lord, and hear my cry for help! When I am in trouble, don't turn away from me! Listen to me, and answer me quickly when I call!  My life is disappearing like smoke; my body is burning like fire. I am beaten down like dry grass; I have lost my desire for food. I groan aloud; I am nothing but skin and bones. I am like a wild bird in the desert, like an owl in abandoned ruins. I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on a housetop. All day long my enemies insult me; those who mock me use my name in cursing.  (Psalm 102:1-8 GNT) 
When we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity, we gave our will and our life over to the care of this God of our understanding.  As we live in His will, we discover that  whatever the cause of our anxiety, God is available to help us face any issues head on  and overcome the challenges they may bring.  


Our part is to bring all our worries and concerns to God in prayer, knowing that God will hear and answer our prayers and give us peace that goes beyond our understanding.

In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. (Psalm 118:5 NLT


 



Prayer:  Heavenly Father, When I am fearful and feeling low because of my stressful circumstances, help me to remember that You are the all-knowing God who guards my heart and mind and takes care of me. Amen

 

 

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