DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AND FRUSTRATIONS THAT SEEM INSURMOUNTABLE?

SCRIPTURE:
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; 
blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus 
performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are 
not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe 
that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you 
may have life in his name.
(John 20:29-31)

MEDITATION:
Question: “Is life worth living?” 
For many people life has ceased to be worth living. 
It seems that every day there are new problems to deal with. 
There is constant pressure at work as demands for faster and better increase.
There is pressure in trying to raise a family and maintain the home.

People in the work force feel pressure, and stay at home moms feel pressure.
Some have said they would like to just throw up their hands and quit.
Problems seem insurmountable 
and worry about potential problems is on the rise.
There is a growing lack of trust in others, and in the government.

So, how should we cope with the things that destroy the joy of living?
There is good (great) news for everyone!
God did not create us to be defeated, discouraged, frustrated
wandering souls, searching in vain for peace of heart and peace of mind. 
He has bigger plans for us and a greater life as well. 

The answer to our problems, however great, is as near as our Bible.
It is as simple as first-grade arithmetic, and as real as our heartbeat. 
The authority of God’s Word tells us that 
Christ is the answer to every baffling perplexity which plagues mankind. 

In Him we can find the cure for our problems.
He is the One who can lift our spirits, encourage us, 
and give us a new purpose for living.
A growing number of people want to tell us that He does not exist.
This is a lie originating from Satan and communicated through people.

We all have to make a choice.
We can either believe what we are told about His non-existence, 
or we can read His Word, believe He does exist, follow His instructions, 
develop a relationship with Him and have faith that at the end of our life 
on earth, He will welcome us to His home and our new home.

When we believe His promise, we will discover that we have 
a new strength for carrying on in spite of the difficulties we face.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31)

ACTION:
Are you nearing a breaking point in your life?
Does it feel like the walls are closing in on you 
and nobody understands what you are going through?
Are problems mounting and you think there is no way to find relief?

Don’t fall for the lies of the devil but read God’s Word 
and seek the Lord with all your heart, soul, body and mind.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 
(1 Chronicles 16:10)
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, 
have never forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:10)
The lions may grow weak and hungry, 
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10)
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. (Proverbs 8:17)

When you become one of His, the problems may still exist, 
but you will discover new ways of coping with them.
You will know that God understands all you are going through 
and you will trust that He will give you what you need to persevere. 

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, I am thankful that You understand what I am going 
through even if my closest friends and family do not. Your Word tells 
me that if I seek You with all my heart, I will find You. Lord, I am tired 
of trying to cope with everything on my own and I am frustrated in my 
efforts to find relief. I pray that You will guide me and help me to find 
You, to believe and trust in You, and to develop a daily (hourly) relationship 
with You. I am thankful that the life You would have me to live is one of 
joy and fulfillment. Thank You in advance for the peace You will bring into 
my life, and how You will give me a new purpose for living.”