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Feeling down?
'I am ... discouraged, but I will remember you' Psalm 42:6
Feeling blue? Fed up? Stressed out? Just plain sad? Things aren't going your way, and you're a wee bit low about it? That's normal. Don't panic! God's in control. Here are five handy hints to help you when you're down:
1) Look in. Ask God to show you why you feel pants. Maybe you've got anger bottled up, you're jealous of a mate, you're worn out, or unforgiveness is wearing you thin? Be ready for what God says to you.
2) Look up. Check out Psalm 42:5. David says he'll hope in God and praise Him. Don't focus on your problems, but on God, who can sort them out.
3) Look back. In today's verse, David remembers God's faithfulness in the past. And all through Joseph's story, we see him grabbing hold of the fact that God is in control of his destiny. Joe knew God would provide, as He always had.
4) Know you don't have to 'get it'. God 'causes all things to work together for good' (Rom. 8:28). He doesn't say we'll always understand. It's amazing how much more things make sense later, when you look back. Sometimes, you just have to trust God - you'll be glad you did. 5) Don't be a bitter lemon. It's easy to get bitter when you think God's left you - but He hasn't. Remember - 'if God is for us, who can be against us?' (Rom. 8:31 NIV). He's on your side, He knows best, and He will come through for you.
written by Bob Gass
'I am ... discouraged, but I will remember you' Psalm 42:6
Feeling blue? Fed up? Stressed out? Just plain sad? Things aren't going your way, and you're a wee bit low about it? That's normal. Don't panic! God's in control. Here are five handy hints to help you when you're down:
1) Look in. Ask God to show you why you feel pants. Maybe you've got anger bottled up, you're jealous of a mate, you're worn out, or unforgiveness is wearing you thin? Be ready for what God says to you.
2) Look up. Check out Psalm 42:5. David says he'll hope in God and praise Him. Don't focus on your problems, but on God, who can sort them out.
3) Look back. In today's verse, David remembers God's faithfulness in the past. And all through Joseph's story, we see him grabbing hold of the fact that God is in control of his destiny. Joe knew God would provide, as He always had.
4) Know you don't have to 'get it'. God 'causes all things to work together for good' (Rom. 8:28). He doesn't say we'll always understand. It's amazing how much more things make sense later, when you look back. Sometimes, you just have to trust God - you'll be glad you did. 5) Don't be a bitter lemon. It's easy to get bitter when you think God's left you - but He hasn't. Remember - 'if God is for us, who can be against us?' (Rom. 8:31 NIV). He's on your side, He knows best, and He will come through for you.
written by Bob Gass
