Trials 3


The other day my wife and I were both feeling very tired.  We simply did not have the energy to get anything done and spent a good portion of the afternoon lying around on the couch or in bed trying to rest.  Frustrated with my own lack of pep and with the fact that so much needed to be done I decided I would get up and do what I could.

I discovered that by getting up and doing things – washing up some dishes, clearing away clutter, doing laundry – I actually began to gain energy.  The more I did the better I felt.

When it comes to confronting all the challenges of life we can sometimes feel defeated before we even get out of bed.  The difficulties of our jobs, the needs of our families, the stress of the problems in the world can get us down.  On top of all that we might be struggling with emotional issues; concern over relationships, feelings of loss and loneliness, questions about our faith.

Before we surrender ourselves to the weight of all of our problems we need to remember that we belong to God and He is with us in all things.  What does Isaiah say about God?  What does He offer?

When we start to feel defeated or depressed we need to remember that we are children of God.  The Lord is with us in all things, and God is the everlasting presence of power and love.  He is the One who has created all things.  God is eternal and so is His love and His presence.

With God at our side we are able to face all the challenges that come around in life.  He is able and willing to be our advocate, to stand with us to face our troubles, to give us strength.  If we can begin with even the smallest bit of faith, if we can trust God just a little, He will be present with us to help us increase our faith.  He will give us what we need to overcome the trials and problems, our doubts and fears, our setbacks and sorrows.

He will give strength to your weary body and strength to your weary soul.  He will increase the power and vitality of your faith.  God can save us from our defeats and give us what we need to move forward in a life full of blessings.

DAILY CHALLENGE:  What strength do you need from God?