When faced with any type of problem, praying to God should be our first recourse, not our last ditch effort. Our merciful God is interested in every part of our lives and He is more than willing to help us with both everyday, mundane issues, and our life-changing, crisis-level problems, if only we will fully depend on Him.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
And while God will not always choose to take away our problems, or solve it for us, He has assured us that He will never leave us. He has guaranteed that He will never forsake us, and He will strengthen us enough so that we can endure the complexities of the problems we are facing.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2
And so, whether the situation is clearing up or it seems to remain muddy, we should still choose to praise Him for who He is and what He has done for us. Let’s choose to hold on to His promises, and remain confident that He will never waste our tears. That there is a purpose why we are going through difficulties, and it will all be for our good and for His glory.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2
Thank you for reading through our devotional today. I invite you to ponder on Psalm 28 to dig deeper on today’s topic.
Reflection Question: Is God your first person to call whenever you are faced with trouble? Why or why not?
Conversation with the Lord: Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing us always, delivering us from our troubles and helping us endure what we have to go through. Help us become more confident of your help, and continue calling on to you first each time we are in trouble. Amen.