Life's Problems

Do you sometimes feel all bent out of shape?

Hebrews 12:12-13 (NLT)

So take a new grip with your tired hands

and strengthen your weak knees. 

Mark out a straight path for your feet

so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

Do you fear the storm clouds amassing on the horizon?

Psalm 107:29 (NKJV)

He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. 

Psalm 4:8 (NKJV)

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;

For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Do you feel that things are "up in the air"
and filled with uncertainties?

 1Corinthians 2:3-5 (The Message)

I was unsure of how to go about this, and felt totally inadequate—

I was scared to death, if you want the truth of it—

and so nothing I said could have impressed you or anyone else.

But the Message came through anyway.
God's Spirit and God's power did it,
which made it clear that your life of faith is a response to God's power,

not to some fancy mental or emotional footwork by me or anyone else.

Do you find that there are obstacles all along your way?

Matthew 21:21 (The Message)

But Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Yes—and if you embrace this kingdom life

and don't doubt God, you'll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree,

but also triumph over huge obstacles.

This mountain, for instance, you'll tell, 'Go jump in the lake,' and it will jump.

Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large,

as you make it a part of your believing prayer,

gets included as you lay hold of God."

Do you feel that there are things missing in your life?

Psalm 18:20 (The Message)

God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him.
When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start.
Now I'm alert to God's ways; I don't take God for granted.
Every day I review the ways he works; I try not to miss a trick.
I feel put back together, and I'm watching my step.
God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes. 

Do you feel like a tiny part of the "rat race" of life?

Psalm 39:6-7 (NLT)

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.

We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?

My only hope is in You.

    

(Thanks to my friend Richard who sent me these photos)