HELPER

Trials.

Struggles.

Adversities.

We all have them. If you live on this earth, you will have times of trouble.

What trials are you currently facing? It could be grief over the death of a loved one or loss of a marriage. Perhaps you have financial struggles or health issues that are weighing you down. Maybe you’re a caregiver who deals with constant demands on your time, energy, and emotional stability. Whatever it may be, I doubt there is a single person who looks forward to trials and difficulties.

The brother of our Lord Jesus wrote in James 1:2 that we should consider it pure joy whenever we face trials of many kinds. I don’t know about you, but having joy in the midst of our troubles is much easier said than done. James continues by telling us that the testing of our faith produces perseverance.

When we are dealing with  issues that drain us mentally, emotionally, physically, and maybe even spiritually, how can we consider it pure joy?

We can because we have a HELPER who is there for us and walks every step with us in the journey through our struggles. David wrote in Psalm 54:4, “God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life.”

The only way you and I can persevere when our faith is tested by trails and troubles is by trusting in the Lord God as our Helper who will sustain us and carry us through any struggle we may face.

Will you join me this week as we praise the Lord as our Helper?

Sunday Supplication

Hear my voice when I call, LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. (Psalm 27:7-9) AMEN! SO BE IT!

Monday Manna

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.

Hebrews 13:6 and Psalm 118:7

Tuesday Treasure

For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:31-35

Wednesday Wisdom

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:20-22

Thursday Truth

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!” But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.

Psalm 40:16-17

Friday Fact

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

Psalm 46:1 and 54:4

Saturday Song