![]() Her writing has been published by Focus on the Family, Decision, Today’s Christian Woman,, ,, ,, and more. She enjoys writing about faith, marriage, parenting, relationships, and life. Lynette Kittle is married with four daughters. As Psalm 46:1 reminds us, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Yet, despite their feelings and disapproval, we can turn to Him in our deepest disappointments and failures, knowing He will be compassionate and not reject us or turn away from us. Sadly like the prodigal’s brother, not everyone including family and friends, may be supportive of God’s forgiveness and favor to us in times of trouble. However, unlike the father’s loving response, the prodigal’s brother was angry by his brother’s return, believing he didn’t deserve to be welcomed back into the family ( Luke 15:28). ![]() So they began to celebrate” ( Luke 15:24). God’s willingness to help us is not determined on whether or not we’re responsible for the trouble we’re experiencing, but rather on His great compassion and mercy towards us Isaiah 30:18 tells us how God longs to be gracious to us, to rise up and show us compassion.Īs well, his father gave him new clothes and accessories, and threw him a party ( Luke 15:22, 23), exclaiming, “For this son of mine was dead and is alive again he was lost and is found. Psalm 91:15 explains, “He will call on me, and I will answer Him I will be with Him in trouble, I will deliver Him and honor Him.” He convinces us that because we messed up, we don’t deserve God’s help and therefore we have no right to ask Him because we aren’t innocent in the situation.Įven if so, God wants us to turn to him. ![]() Often the enemy of our soul convinces us that God isn’t willing to help us, especially if we’ve been the one to get ourselves into trouble. Yet, why do many of us choose to go to Him as a last resort? Or, do we first look to other people, like family members, friends, or neighbors to take care of us? Do we check to see what government programs there are to aid and assist us before going to God?Īlthough God can work through all of the above to help us during times of trouble, He wants us to turn first to Him for help, before asking others for assistance. When trouble comes, what is our first reaction? Do we turn to God first, seeking His help? “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” - Psalm 121:2
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