Sunday Psalm Troublesome Days
Sunday March 18, 2018
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?” How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? All your commands are trustworthy; help me … In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth. (Psalm 119:81-82, 84, 86, 88 NIV)
There are seasons in recovery where it seems like everywhere we look we encounter trouble. Things aren’t working out the way we thought they would. People we considered friends are not acting friendly towards us. We feel tired and discouraged. We long for things to change and the promise of recovery to be ours. What are we to do? Where are we to find comfort and help?
God’s word reassures us that His love is unfailing, His guidance is trustworthy, and His power is more than enough for us in our times of weakness. When we are concerned about the way things are going we can cry out to God for help. He will calm our fears and assure us that He is in control. New thoughts and solutions often come to mind as God shows us how to proceed. Most of all, when our minds are turned towards God, He strengthens us to stay with our recovery plan rather than relapsing into our former ways.
Troublesome days are a time to walk the talk and trust God's faithfulness to help and support us. God will meet us in our time of need. God will take us forward. Together with God, we will find solutions. These days will pass, and we will praise God that we stayed the course.
Troublesome days are a time to walk the talk and trust God's faithfulness to help and support us. God will meet us in our time of need. God will take us forward. Together with God, we will find solutions. These days will pass, and we will praise God that we stayed the course.
Prayer: Gracious God, As Your precious child I will not fear but look to You when troubles surround me. You are my strength. Thank You that You are always with me and will work all things together for my good and Your glory. Amen
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