July 15________________________________________
Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me. – Hosea 5:15(NLT)
WHEN TROUBLE COMES
A poem and essay by ILMA
What do you do when you are suffering?
Do you run to God and keep on praising?
When trials and troubles come your way
Do you remember to run to Christ and pray?
Remember to admit your sins and confess
God will forgive you and have you cleansed
Run to him always, not just when trouble comes
You will have authority and the devil will run.
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Most people only remember God when trouble comes. They do everything they can to solve problems and never think of consulting God first. No wonder, they never get the right solution. Sometimes God uses such trials and difficulties to hone us and give us strength and character. If we are not familiar with God’s ways, we will find ourselves, complaining or performing. The first thing we need to do when we encounter challenges is to run to God and lay it on his hands. However small or big the situation is, God knows best. Most people say these when they face trials “I have done everything I could and now the only thing left to do is pray.” This does not honor God. We need to confess our sins and then ask God for help.
PRAYER
Thank you for your guidance.
REFLECTION
What do you do when you face challenges?
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