Life Can Be Tough!

Life can be tough, even on a good day! The path of life you find yourself walking, does it seem overbearing at times? Do you stop and question why you have been dealt such a difficult trail to follow?  Do you find yourself so overwhelmed by life you just wish you could trade it in on a new one?

A young lady recently came to an altar call overwhelmed by her life. Everything that could go wrong had gone wrong for her from an early age. The pain flowing out from her heart in gushes of tears revealed the deep pain that she was experiencing. As she and I talked, I could see her pain intensifying. She simply could not understand why she had been forced to endure all the trauma life had thrown at her.

She needed answers. I assured her of God’s love and presence. I was able to show her that in the midst of her pain, she knew right where to run. Her response to the altar call revealed she was following the right path. After a time of prayer and counseling, the Spirit began to bring peace to her shattered life. Waves of peace began to flow over her as she began to release all the pent-up hurt.

The Psalmist said: “Our hearts have not deserted you. We have not strayed from your path” (Psalm 44:18 NLT). In the midst of the hard times, you can easily choose to run the other way. When life’s problems overwhelm you, you can turn away from God and His path and run the way of the world. But, true peace and comfort will only be found by staying the path of the Lord; allowing His Spirit to initiate peace and comfort.

When your problems seem to have you defeated, you must learn to “keep your eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2 HCSB). He is your Champion! He is the One who will guide you through to victory. Walk the path that leads to Him. Follow the trail that His Spirit continues to guide you down and you will discover His peace.

Oswald Chambers wrote: “Since mine eyes have looked on Jesus, I’ve lost sight of all beside, so enticed my spirit’s vision, gazing on the Crucified!” Don’t lose focus today. In the midst of all your life’s problems, you will discover Jesus is right there with you.

Scripture Reading: “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” (Job 19:25-27 NIV).

Prayer: Father in heaven, my troubles and problems often overwhelm me. The hardships of life that roll over me with are often more than I can bear. I find myself struggling to stay afloat. I need Your help right now! You have a path for me to follow. You have charted out the course for my life. I must simply learn to trust You even when trust is so hard to find. May I understand that faith in You will guide me to the place You have called me to be. The road to that place may not always be a great one but as long as I stay by Your side, I will find victory! Help me today, Lord. Build my faith and trust. I give my life wholly over to You!…in Jesus’ name…AMEN!