What do you do when you are in trouble? Do you lash out at the one causing the problem? Sometimes I do. Especially if I don’t understand the issue. Do you ignore it, hoping it goes away? I do this sometimes also. Often it seems like more trouble to resolve the issue than to push it under a carpet. Or perhaps, you go to a safe place with your struggle, like a trusted friend or counselor.
We all try one of these options, or perhaps others, when we are faced with a problem. Sometimes they help and other times they don’t. The overriding truth is that we will all face hurts and pain. Some troubles will be justified and we will feel that others are not justified.
I came across some interesting verses in the book of Psalm today. They give me a lot of hope when faced with difficulties, struggles, pain and suffering. Psalm 57:1-3 says, “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me, God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!”
God knows each hurt we suffer. He cares about us. When we are suffering, we can look for His steadfast love and faithfulness to be sent to us. We can take refuge in Him and He will cover us.
Reluctant Retiree 