Hope in Everything Through Him - Chapter Five

Chapter Five

Hope in Everything
Through Him


I can do everything
through Him
Who gives me
strength.

Philippians 4:13

Recently I was cleaning out our VHS, DVD, and CD collection. In the midst of the mess, I came across the DVD from my sweet sister’s funeral; my heart sank. Moments later I picked up the DVD from my precious brother’s funeral. I could feel myself sinking into a pit as satan stuck his knife in my heart and twisted.

Having been in that pit on previous occasions, I have learned to recognize the signs of a downward spiral and to immediately cry out the name of Jesus. When I reach for Him, He comes. He reminds me that I am His, and He is always near. When the fires of life are hot, He comes near with a refreshing breeze. When the waters of life are high, He carries me through the stormy waves.

When I walk through the dry desert, He is a cool drink of water. When the chaos of this world shatters my nerves, He speaks peace. And when I think I have nothing left to give, He reaches down, lifts me up, and reminds me that I am His, I am blessed, and I am able to do all things through Christ because He is my strength.

What brings satan with his sharpened blade twisting through your heart? What arid desert place are you walking through? Are you struggling to keep your head about the raging waves of a life storm that is rocking your world? There is hope in the midst of your crisis. His Name is Jesus. Call out to Him; for salvation, comfort, peace, wisdom, restoration… He will come, renew your strength, and revive your soul.

Hope for Daily Living

Has there been a time when you found yourself sinking deeper and deeper into a spiritual pit as a “life storm” raged around you? Explain.

Read Psalm 46:1. What does this verse tell you about living in fear in the midst of your storm?

Read Psalm 107:29. Do you believe God can/will still the storm in your life? Why or why not?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:9a. If God’s answer during your storm is NO, will you trust Him to renew your strength and revive your soul?

Heavenly Father,
although there are times when I feel overwhelmed by the storm in my life, your Word tells me that You are with me and able to carry me across every wave until You speak peace to the billowing tides that flood my soul. Lord, when I am fearful and anxious, remind me that I am safe with You, that You are in control, that You will rescue me, give me strength and protect me as You hide me under Your wings. When life’s storms swirl around me, I am never alone for You are my hiding place. Praising You in the Name of Jesus. Amen

©Joyce Powell