"I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through the rivers they will not overwhelm you. You will not be scorched when you walk through the fire and the flame will not burn you" -- Isaiah 43:2 / Holman Christian Standard Bible
As life here on earth unfolds, all of us encounter occasional setbacks: Those occasional visits from Old Man Trouble are simply a fact of life and none of us are exempt. When tough times arrive, we may be forced to rearrange our plans and our priorities. But even on our darkest days, we must remember that God's love remains constant.
The fact that we encounter adversity is not nearly so important as the way we choose to deal with it. When tough times arrive, we have a clear choice: we can begin the difficult work of tackling our troubles ... or not. When we summon the courage to look Old Man Trouble squarely in the eye, an amazing thing usually happens: he blinks.
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Lord, You are our refuge. As we journey through this day, we know that we may encounter disappointments and losses. When we are troubled, let us turn to You. Keep us steady, Lord and renew a right spirit inside of us this day and forever.
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