Troubling times

It seems it was good for me to go through all those troubles. Throughout them all you held tight to my lifeline. You never let me tumble over the edge into nothing. But my sins you let go of, threw them over your shoulder—good riddance! ~ Isaiah 38:17 (MSG)

God our Father loves us. He is kind and has given us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father will encourage you and help you always to do and say the right thing. ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (CEV)

KEY IDEA:

Our God gets us through the troubling times.

PRAYER:

Thank you for being here for me, Lord. Sometimes I ignore your presence and let fear take over. I become afraid that I'm going to fall into a deep hole out of which I can't climb. Comfort me. Love me. Encourage me to trust you more -- especially when trouble comes my way. I'm going to confidently move forward acting and talking like someone who really does trust you. Amen.