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Times Of Trouble

Thursday November 9, 2023



No one likes trouble.  We all want trouble to go away as quickly as possible.  Sometimes people feel they should not have trouble when they are following Jesus.  They assume that God will not allow any adversity to touch their lives.  The truth is, sometimes God uses trouble and hardship to accomplish His purposes in our life. 

Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33b NLT)

We may see our difficulties as setbacks to our recovery, but God may be using them to help us mature and move forward.  Jesus said we will experience trouble and problems in this world.  We need to know and rely on the fact that God says He will never leave us or forsake us.  When we turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, we are assured that God will be our refuge and strength in times of trouble.   

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. (Psalm 46:1-2 NIV)

In our new life with God in recovery, trouble no longer needs to defeat us.  We have a loving God who guides and supports us.  He will empower us to face and overcome any difficulty.  As we go to God first when trouble arises, we will know the benefit of His wisdom to handle the situation.  Reading the Bible daily and applying God’s principles to our lives will bring the swiftest and most satisfying solutions to any problems we may encounter.  In addition, God wants us to reach out to others for comfort, support, and help.  We are promised victory as we face trouble together with God and with people we trust to give us good advice. 

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  (Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV)

Prayer:  Loving God, Thank You for always being with me.  When troubles come, help me to receive Your comfort and rely on Your wisdom in my time of need. Amen

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