Problems

problems - What can I do when problems overwhelm me?

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

James 1:2-3

The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.

Psalm 145:14

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you.

Psalm 42:5-6

Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God.

Psalm 146:5

UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS have the power to make us feel trapped in discouragement, hopelessness, and self-pity. However, overwhelming problems are opportunities to experience God’s help. When we feel overwhelmed, we can remember God’s faithfulness in the past. That encourages us to trust him today and gives us hope for tomorrow. Remembering what God has done has the power to drive away the darkest times of despair and protect us against self-pity. God is reaching out his hand to help you. Don’t wait until you can’t go another step to grab his hand. Pray earnestly, asking God to shoulder your load, ease your burden, and ease your stress.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, this problem feels too heavy to bear: . . .

When my problems overwhelm me, your Word encourages me that . . .