Walk Of Life – Day 11, January 2023 – Thoughts From The Book Of Psalms

These two terms the trouble and sorrow is something that everyone can connect with. No human being will be able to say that they have not experienced these two words and as we grow older the intensity of experiencing them grows as Moses mentions in Psalm 90 : 10

Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

The best of them is trouble and sorrow.

And in Psalm 116 the psalmist gives a beautiful remedy of what he will do when he has trouble and sorrow which is to Call upon the name of the Lord and I will implore to deliver my soul.

Going through hard times is difficult. Most people do not enjoy the idea of going through a difficult season of life. We tend to avoid hard times at all costs. The Bible tells us that even as we walk through hard times, God is with us (Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10). Hard times are never pleasant; however, God can teach us a lot through hard times.

During hard times, we will face trials, temptations, and tribulations, yet the Lord never leaves us during these times. James 1:12 says, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

Believers can learn a great deal of information through trials as hard times cause us to grow in our faith. There will be ups and downs in life, but good times and hard times will help us grow. The Lord does not want us to remain stagnant in our Christian growth. He wants us to continue to grow and deepen our relationship with Him.

Hard times are a way for us to grow stronger in our walk with the Lord. If we find ourselves experiencing anxiety, distress, or worry over the hard times in our lives, we need to turn to the Lord. In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Give all of your anxieties over to the Lord. During hard times, it is inevitable that we will have anxieties, difficulties, and distress. Despite feeling these emotions, the Lord can give us the strength to stand up under them. Lean on the Lord and He will give you strength.

Another helpful tactic Paul tells us about in his epistle to the Philippians is where to place our focus during hard times. Paul tells us to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).

If we think about these things, getting through the hard times will be much easier. If we set our minds and hearts on the Lord and the blessings in our lives, we will be able to overcome the hard times. Hard times will not break us unless we let them. The Lord does not want us to be drowned out by hard times as He will carry us if we let Him.

May our Lord strengthen us to take trouble and sorrow easily.