From Bad to Worse

We all have problems. We can’t really get away from them. We have troubles at home, issues that come up at work, financial problems, etc. Once we get over one problem, another problem seems like it is just around the corner. We pay off one bill only to find we have another to pay. We get over one miscommunication and someone else gets upset with us. We can’t escape problems. They are just a part of life.

Psalm 25:16-17 “Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!”

Sometimes we feel as if our problems go from bad to worse. We feel things couldn’t get any worse in life and then they do. It seems when we have something bad happen in our lives, other bad things begin to happen as well. We begin to feel we are all alone and there is no one who will understand and no one to turn to.

If we aren’t careful we can allow problems to take control of our lives so nothing else will make us feel any better. We can feel sorry for ourselves so much we are consumed with worry about what to do or we are consumed with sadness because we got ourselves in another bad situation because of our choices.

We really need to remember our problems are only temporary and will soon disappear. We don’t have to dwell on them and let them consume our lives. We can look at the good things we have going on in our lives and let God handle the issues we have. He will take care of all things according to His timeline.

When we allow things to control us instead of controlling the situation and controlling our minds, we can’t really see anything else. We have to be sure when situations come up which are not what we wanted to happen, we give those situations to God. He doesn’t change. He can handle all of our problems. Even when we continue to make mistakes or we feel bad luck continues to haunt us, God is with us wanting to help.

In order for God to help us, we have to take the initial step. We need to go to God. We have to be willing to let go of the problem so He can take care of it. We need His tender mercy to allow us to let go of the feelings we have about the problem. He can and will help us if we go to Him.

When we can cry out to God to take control of our lives and handle our problems, we can let go of them. He will release His mighty power to give us a sense of calmness. He will relieve our burdens and take care of them. We will know when He has taken control because the problems that once overwhelmed us will be gone. Then we will be able to do what He asks us to do and make a difference in the lives of others.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.”