“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:11
I am reminded that King David, the shepherd boy and slayer of the giant, was in despair many times as it is expressed in the book of Psalm. He always looked to God for his sustenance and survival.
Life is like that, you cannot be a part of this evil and sinful world and not feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed by what people push on your life. Accidents and unforeseen problems arise every day.
Find a Bible verse that can push your sight back to the One who can give you the strength, courage and fortitude to keep on keeping on. My go-to verse is found in Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
What happens when we align our lives with the Lord? We are enabled to bear the burden through His strength and power. Not only that, but our lives become a witness of God’s sustaining power and love as it reflects out to others.
“We must mirror God’s love in the midst of a world of hatred. We are the mirrors of God’s love, so we must show Jesus by our lives.”
This is a quote by Corrie Ten Boom who lived in the Netherlands during the time Hitler was trying to annihilate Jews in Germany. Her family was caught hiding Jews in their home. They were sent to a Nazi concentration camp where her mother, father, and sister died of maltreatment. She was released accidentally after four months due to a clerical error! Her ability to find hope and encourage others during this time came from her relationship with God. She lived 38 years after this experience writing and public speaking of the love of God.