How to Keep Going

How to Keep Going

Bible: Psalm 3

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me (V.5).

Reading

During my daily struggle with chronic pain, even the smallest setback or problem can feel like too much to cope with. During the worst days, when I feel tired, fed up and like I want to just pack it all in, running and hiding sounds like a good idea. But no matter where I go, I can’t get away from my body’s pain. Because I really can’t do anything to change this problem, I am slowly learning to rely on God to keep me going.

When I need comfort and strength, I prayerfully read through the psalms. The writers of the psalms honestly bring their troubles to God. In one of my favourite psalms, King David runs away from Absalom, his son who wanted to kill him and rule as king instead. Even though David cried over this painful situation (PS. 3:1-2), he trusted God’s protection and expected Him to answer his prayers (V V.3-4). The king didn’t lose sleep worrying about what could happen, because he trusted God to look after him and save him (V V.5-8). We may want to give up or run away when life hurts and we can’t see a way through it all. But, like David, we can learn to trust that God will hold us in His hands and always be with us.

To Pray About…

Father, thanks for giving us rest when we come to You. Thank You that because of Jesus, every problem and battle is already won.

RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS IS WHAT TEACHES US TO ONLY RELY ON GOD.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries