day of trouble

There are good days. There are bad days. And then there are ‘days of trouble’. Somehow, for some reason the world falls apart around you, and everything you can think of to make it better, actually ends up making it a million times worse!

Let’s hope that today isn’t one of those! If it is though, the Bible has some advice about how to handle it. Look at this four step guide in Psalm 50...

“Sacrifice thank offerings to God,
    fulfill your vows to the Most High,
and call on me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you will honour me.” - Psalm 50:14-15

First of all, be thankful. Even scientists agree that this little shift in thinking can have a huge effect. Make a list of things you’re thankful for!

Second, be obedient to anything He’s already told you. That means listening to God, remembering what He said, and responding - even when it’s really difficult.

Third, call on Him again today. Take time to ask and listen to what He’s saying.

Fourth, honour Him tomorrow when He delivers you today. Sharing a story about what He did in your day of trouble, is an awesome way to seal it, and remember it. What’s more, you can add it to your list for next time.

The Bible doesn’t promise that following Jesus puts an end to those days of trouble. But it does promise that He’ll be with us if we call on Him.