WHEN I AM AFRAID, YOU ARE THERE

WHEN I AM AFRAID, YOU ARE THERE.

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life's pressures you began to feel as though your were drowning? The harder you swam, the further from shore you drifted? Yeah, I know that feeling. It destroyed someone that I loved so much. It almost destroyed me. Going through it in real time, I simply could not see a way to safety. I could see the shore, I just could not get there. Does any of this resonate with you?

Your Bible along with some time devoted to your knees in prayer can work wonders in helping to prioritize and even reorganize events and issues in your life. Before you know it, your toes will feel the sand of safety and a firm footing. What I am suggesting to you is not a sales pitch. It is TRUTH:

The floods have lifted up, O LORD, The floods have lifted up their voice, The floods lift up their pounding waves. More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty. [Psa 93:3-4]

O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. You rule the swelling of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them. [Psa 89:8-9]

The Lord knows when you are struggling. When you carry Him in your heart, He listens to you. He loves the sound of your voice. If He created all there is or all that will ever be, He certainly can bring you through your tribulation.

'Do you not fear Me?' declares the LORD. 'Do you not tremble in My presence? For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea, An eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it. Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail; Though they roar, yet they cannot cross over it.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. [Jer 5:22, Isa 43:2]

Jesus never promised that any of us would have an easy time in life. In fact, He warned that we would suffer through difficult times, even dangerous times and death. What Jesus did promise was that no matter where or what kind of pressure we were under, call His name and He is there. Trust in Him, step out in faith. Don't doubt His ability to bring you through.

And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" [Mat 14:29-31]

The Living, breathing Bible, and your trust in Him, and your voice pleading your case in prayer. These are your tools that lead to overcoming life's pressures, worldly concerns and the fear of drowning. They teach and guide you on your wondrous journey that leads all the way to eternity.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

Psa 56:3

HAVE YOU READ YOUR BIBLE TODAY?