Lord, You have always kept
me safe in trials;
and now, tried as I am,
today I believe.
In our world today, the notion of safety seems almost a lost treasure, be it between nations, populations and government, neighbour and xneighbour, or family members.
Testing trials with the attendant anxiety seems to be hovering around each of us every day. The words of the hymn that has the line,”have we trials and temptations, is there trouble anywhere, we should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer,” seem a much needed petition for this day and age.
Life can be tough sometimes and we are often afflicted by the PLOM syndrome – poor little old me! We feel like God has abandoned us; our prayers go unanswered; we are left wandering around in no-mans-land, in the desert, and we think God has forgotten us. But God has not forgotten: God sees, God hears, God knows. God has not forgotten you.
Our trials and troubles serve to refine your faith and trust in Him; they develop character, strength and perseverance. God says: “I, the LORD, made you, and I will not forget you” (Isaiah 44v21)… “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? [Maybe] Though she may forget, I will not forget you, says the Lord (Isaiah 49v15).” ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’ (Hebrew 13v5). – God is working behind the scenes. Trust in his promises. He will provide for you. He will protect you. He will give you peace and rest in Him.
Lord, thank you that our comfort abounds through Christ. Nothing in the world can bring us the comfort and peace that you alone can offer. Thank you that you understand our trials, and you care. Through our own struggle and pain, help us to be your vessels to offer comfort and strength to others who are hurting. Amen
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