BRINGING MY VULNERABILITY TO GOD

To prevent relapse in vulnerable times we need to allow our lives to be continuously shaped by God's principles. 

The Bible teaches:  If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NLT)

When we experience feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction, God invites us to see them as signals that something is wrong and then seek His help to identify and deal with the underlying problem.  Where we used to wait for others to come and drag us out of dark places, we now need to do the reaching out ourselves and experience the joy of connectedness.  We can also reach out to God.  He’s always available to help.  Rather than running away from a problem in frustration, we can persevere and seek possible solutions that may be more available than we think.

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.  (Hebrews 10:36 NIV)

Sometimes our feelings of vulnerability can be dealt with by simply taking time to be grateful.  There will always be things that are not working out the way we want them to but, at the same time, there may also be many undeserved blessings and gifts for which we can give thanks. 

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!  (Psalm 103:2-5 NLT)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, When I feel vulnerable, please help me to run to You instead of running away. You are the source of my strength, and I will trust You to work for good in those problems I may encounter.  Amen