Curves in the Road
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Life sends curves into our lives, which we are often so unprepared for.
The word ‘cancer’, the words “I don’t love you anymore”, “your child has been killed fighting for our country”, “because of downsizing we are giving you your two weeks notice”, “the storm has destroyed your home.” and on it goes.
I can’t explain it, it is life and whether we like it or not, it is often our reality.
Psalm 17:6-8 gives three promises to cling to.
1. Help!
“I pray to you, God, because you will HELP me!”
If there is anyone who can help in a situation it is the God who moved mountains, separated the sea, and makes seasons change. He is our Fortress, our Rock, and our Listener. He asks us to call upon Him for help. The Psalmist David knew he could come to God. He had troubles of his own and he knew the Source to reach for.
2. Hide!
“Your mighty arm protects those who run to you for safety from their enemies. Protect me as you would your very own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.”
What a wonderful picture of hiding in His wings for protection. We can come to God, pour out our hearts and let Him put His arms around us and hold us tight in moments of pain and despair. What an amazing thought of a God, who created the universe and continually holds it in place and has open arms that we can run into. When life seems overwhelming and so draining, we can hide in His arms for strength and healing.
3. Hope!
“Listen and answer my prayer! Show your wonderful love.”
Curves in the road do come in our lives. We can ask God for Help, Hide in his arms, and HOPE. He has walked ahead of us, but He is walking beside us too. He desperately wants to hear us talk to Him, and then reach out with His love to heal us and hold us. Life was never to be easy, but as humans we want that. Reality is that it is often tough slugging with life’s issues. That is why God is there to help us, to mold our character, and let us know that He has not left us but is developing us to be the best we can be.
In this Psalm, David ends with a passion to know God better.
“I am innocent, Lord, and I will see your face! When I awake, all I want is to see you as you are.”
As you face life’s situations, run to Him. In the dark night of our lives, He has never left. He wants the best for you. Let Him show you your next steps and trust Him.
Claim these promises. Trust that God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and You! Let Him hold you tight and listen to His heartbeat.
Question: Which of the three promises noted above resonated most with you and your life today?
About this Author: Linda Goodhand Rodgers
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The devotional “Curves in the Road, has been very encouraging to me. Recently, I was thrown a curve by a hurtful comment from a family member. A comment that caused me to think that honesty and intergrity was questionable. I strive so hard to be a person that would glorify Jesus Christ, and it is hurtful to me that others take it so lightly. Thank you for the inspiration and hope in the Scriptures. My prayer reuest is for a restored relationship with this family member.
Thank you for sharing your heart. May your ‘curve’ be resolved and my God give you His comfort and wisdom in your journey! God bless you Carolyn!