Trouble shows up in our lives for several reasons. Some problems we bring upon ourselves because of our choices and our self-willed behaviour. Other troubles may come from outside sources. The good news is that regardless of the source of the trouble, there is a solution. We can bring our troubles to God, ask for forgiveness where necessary, request deliverance and help from the trouble, and expect that God will make us new again.
God, make us new again. May you be pleased with us. Then we will be saved. (Psalm 80:3 NIRV)
Several times in Psalm 80, as the writer recounts things that have gone wrong and troubles that people are facing, he reminds God that they are God's chosen people whom He loves. He uses the picture of a person transferring a plant into new ground and building a protective wall around it. But after some time, he sees the wall has been broken down and harm and destruction done to the plant.
God who rules over all, return to us! Look down from heaven and see us! Watch over your vine. Guard the root you have planted with your powerful right hand. Take care of the branch you have raised up for yourself. (Psalm 80:14-15 NIRV)
The devil will try to use our troubles to have us turn our backs on God. He will say we do not deserve the problems we face so God must not care about us, or he will tell us we have wrecked things by our own poor choices and God will not fix the mess we’ve created. Regardless of the source of the trouble, God is the answer to all our problems and His solutions are available to us when we turn to Him, repent and seek His forgiveness, and turn our will and life, including our problems, over to His care.
Give us new life. We will worship you. Lord God who rules over all, make us new again. May you be pleased with us. Then we will be saved. (Psalm 80:18b-19 NIRV)
Prayer: Loving God, I come to You once again with all that is going on in my life and world. I bring all my troubles to You and ask for Your wisdom and guidance to resolve the issues so that I can go forward with You into the joyful life You have planned for me. Amen
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