Loved Through Difficult Times

 When problems arise it's easy to forget that God cares.  We often feel alone and vulnerable.  Daily life continues regardless of the heartache we are feeling and somehow we must cope.  We feel like orphans with no one to care for us.  We assume God also has abandoned us and forget that He has promised to help us.  However, God does not forget His beloved.  We just need to call on Him and He will answer us. 

 In difficult times, rather than running from God we need to draw closer to Him and let His unfailing love ease the pain we are feeling.  We live in a broken world where sin and sorrow have impacted everyone.  Perhaps we’ve wondered where God was when bad things happened to us.  Perhaps we did not seek God for help because we were unaware that He was right there beside us. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I don’t understand suffering, but I know that You do and that You offer me forgiveness, healing, and comfort because I am Your precious child.  I need You to hold me close today.  Take my hand and steady me.  Thank You for Your unfailing love for me.  Amen