Monday, August 6, 2012

One of "THOSE" Days - or Times

Why is it that we all have times when life doesn't go the way we planned! Someone in the family has a serious illness; a marriage ends and families are torn apart; finances are dwindling; accidents happen! Where do we turn? How do we ever overcome these kinds of happenings in life?

Today's devotional, along with the sermon at my church yesterday, remind me about two characteristics that can, with God's help, keep us going: endurance and hope! Our pastor asked us questions like, "Do I still have hope and can I endure?" "Is it going to crush me or can I re-evaluate life and move on?"

Today's reading reminds us that we don't have to be crushed in those challenging times. We are told of the importance to stop and affirm our trust in our Lord, and then stay close to Him "through thankful, trusting prayers, resting in my sovereign control."  For me, that is the only way that endurance and hope can continue.

Do you have a story to share about a difficult time in which you or someone you know continued to have trust, endurance and hope?




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