'Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way' (Psalm 44:18).
God who has called us, knows what his children are able to endure. He promised never to give up more than we could possible bear.
He understands the trials in our lives and expects and accepts our questioning, when we don't understand the pain in our lives. But like the Psalmist, we can say, "Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps decline from thy way." In other words, we remain faithful to God regardless of the situation.
The Bible shows that we can lament and ask question of God. It is a normal occurrence in the lives of God's people in the Bible. Sometimes in life, the burden of our faith becomes heavy, the road seems long and dreary, the light at the end of the tunnel is not visible.
We need to demonstrate trust and patience in God, even in these difficult times in our lives. We must seek to lift up others, when their faith wavers, in these instances and help to encourage and build up their faith, instead of looking down on them or writing them off. We are our brothers keeper, after all.
God does care about our problems and even in our unresolved trials. He is present, but will Sometimes seem inactive to our responses, to allow us time to reflect on the pain these unresolved issues brings and choose to praise and trust him.
We have to understand that pain is real and even though we praise God in our pain, it doesn't take away the pain, but transform the pain to aid you in the healing process. Some people are consumed with their grief or pain which leads to stress and depression, so they can't see anything beyond the praise. But God moves in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform.
As Christians, we are prepared for suffering in theory, but practically we are far from it, and as a result sink into despair. However, we ought to keep reflecting on the love of God remaining with us, regardless of our situations or circumstances. When we experience sufferings that we cannot understand, or suffering as a result of living for Christ. Let us recognise the freedom to honestly admit our perplexities and bewilderment, or even to lament our situations, praying to God to help us depend totally on him and his unfailing love.
Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend
Devotional 'The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed' (Psalm 28:8). The Lord our God is the glory of our strength, and in His name we shall rejoice all the day. The Lord is our strength, and the saving strength of His anointed. It is through Christ our anointed that all our blessings come to us. Here we see David, who is a type of our Lord Jesus, praising God. What about you? Christ had done much for us and has achieved full salvation for us, therefore, praise Him! We, like Israel are encouraged that the Lord is our Strength and salvation. When we seek to be in a relationship with God, He will protect us from our enemies and save us from the crutches of Satan. Just as how Satan attempts to destroy Christ many times, whilst he was on earth, God saved him and will do the same for us. Christ died to save us all, but it is those who trust Him and have a saving relationship with him that will spend eternity with. He is our High Priest, and J...
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