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Our Help in Times of Desperation

We have all experienced urgent need that puts us in a place of desperation. We wonder how we will get through the challenges, the anxiety, or the pain that lies before us. In our humanness, we may try to tackle the problems with our own strength, often yielding only disappointment or fear. If the challenge seems too great, we may give up, leaving us feeling hopeless, powerless, and isolated. Surely no one else has ever experienced this!

But in our times of desperate need, we are never alone. The Bible promises that we can draw near to the One who knows all of our needs and He will provide help. He is our protector, and He will answer us when we call His name. When we feel that we are beyond His reach, He holds fast to us in love. He will never leave us.

Think of the last time you experienced great need. Did you rely on your own strength and intelligence to solve your problems? Or did you turn toward God to ask for His help? While our human solutions may be helpful, true help comes from God. Call on the One who answers. Reach out to God, whose provision is greater than you can ever expect or imagine. He is with you. His merciful help and gracious love are endless.

Questions:

What are some small ways that God has shown that He is your help in times of desperation? Praise Him for His care for you!

Think of one way you can lean on the Lord in an area of weakness and ask Him to help you to trust Him more fully.