REGAINING OUR BALANCE

For the past few years someone in my family has suffered from inner-ear problems that cause her to lose her balance. She can become dizzy without warning, finding it impossible to stand or even sit down. No medicine, exercises or effort can hold off these episodes. Each time, she simply has to lie down and wait for the sickness to pass.

Sometimes life is like that. Something unexpected happens and we are knocked off-balance, with nothing we can do about it. It can be bad news about a family member, a relationship break up or any number of things. In each case, we feel as if we can’t stand.

Those moments should make us turn to God. When we feel we are losing our balance, He can help. He provides the strength to help us stand. Paul says, “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (EPHESIANS 6:13, NKJV).

When life knocks us off our feet, we don’t have to be frustrated. With God’s strength lifting us up and God’s armour protecting us, we can still stand strong.

To pray about . . .

Father, thank You for the “armour of God” that You provide. Help me to rely on Your strength so that when I get knocked down, You will lift me back up again. Thank You for Your protection every day.

WE CAN GET THROUGH ANYTHING IF WE
DEPEND ON GOD FOR EVERYTHING.

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