Where do you turn in times of difficulty? Where do you turn in times of stress? How do you handle facing ridicule when standing for what is right? Who do you desire to be by your side? Can you count on them to always be there, no matter what?
We can be sure we all will face difficulty, stress, ridicule, and other hard times during lives, if we stand for what is right. There will be people who want to take short cuts, avoid proper processes, and pressure us to do the same. We will face unrealistic deadlines.
It is challenging to face difficult situations, and more so if we are facing them alone. We are better able to withstand the attacks and stress when there are others standing with us. We may rely on co-workers, friends, or family to partner with us. There may be times when they cannot stand beside us but may be supporting us in the background.
We can always count on God to be with us. For those who have not experienced him, it appears to be foolishness. Yet, when we fully trust God to be with us, we know he is there. We go to him in prayer, asking for guidance, relying on his strength, and trusting he will work it out to our good. By doing this, we are granted a peace and calm that only God can provide.
Though it may feel like the world is against us and things are falling apart, leaning on God will get us through it. We can be confident that even those who oppose us will see our steadfastness and our right standing. By trusting God to be with us, not only will we be able to withstand whatever difficulty we face but we will bring glory to God.
I pray we all know God is always with us. I pray we lean on God to guide us through difficult situations. I pray each one of us experience the peace and calm that can only come from God. Know God is with you. Ask him for guidance. Rely on his strength. Experience his peace. Bring glory to God.
Isaiah 50:7-8a
The Lord God helps me;
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame;
he who vindicates me is near.
Marty Pressey 