Don't be like the horse or mule which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle. Psalm 32:9
When trouble knocks
The
still of night is always awakened when trouble
knocks or it kicks in a door. Strangers lurk invisible, like a lion seeking
to destroy. They snatch life, and worldly possessions out of your grasp. It’s
a hurting feeling when intruders violate your home.
When trouble knocks people do crazy things
that don’t make sense. Emotions supersede logic and all chaos breaks through. Lost
job, people in need money, or the house note is due, so it’s okay to rob?
When trouble knocks people become numb,
confused, frustrated, helpless, and hopeless.
What do you do or who do you call? Don’t take matters into your hands by
leaning upon your own understanding seek a higher power – God?
When trouble knocks cries go up to the Father
“please answer the call.” Cover and protect your children through their
turmoil.
Facing Challenges
When
faced with challenges in life we often contemplate the worse. All too often we
strategize on what “we” plan to do oppose to calling on the power and source
which passes all understanding – God.
I
love David for many reasons. Despite the
fact he was a rascal who committed adultery, a murderer, and liar, who sinned
before God, David knew what to do when he encountered calamities in life. He sought
God’s heart. Even when David’s E.G.O. – Edged God Out – he always game back and
never allowed it to get in the way of his relationship with God.
David in the storm
In
the middle of David’s storms he often prayed expressing how he felt: “Have
mercy on me O Lord for I am in trouble my eye wastes away with grief… I am a
broken vessel… Give ear to my prayer God and don’t hide yourself from my
supplication.” David learned to cast ALL his burdens on the Lord and God
sustained him every time!
What trouble is knocking at your door –
health trouble, finance, trouble, loved ones or friend troubles what do you do?
Cheer
up and turn to God’s word and trust in his mercy. Though you may walk through
the valley of shadows of death, remember not to fear or worry because God is
with you and he will comfort you. When you
seek fresh new help and guidance from God He will show you his ways and lead
you in his truth. Then you can be rest assured than when trouble knocks it will
not last always because God got your back!
Prayer
Father God,
You know when trouble knocks at my door. I pray
that you will take over the situation. I
release the troubles allowing you to take full control. May the Holy Spirit
rest and abide over me bringing your light and peace to dark circumstances. In
the name of Jesus hear my cry. Amen.
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