When Trouble Comes. . .Look to the Hills

The other day my husband Harry started out on a trip. Everything that could go wrong did. He wrecked the shock on his truck. He tore my bumper loose from my car. He all but ruined a car dolly we own. One disaster after another was happening to him. All of Satan and his imps were out in force against him. He called me and we prayed the bad things that were happening would cease and desist. Later that afternoon he had a blowout on a brand new tire. Talk about trouble, he was experiencing trouble on major overload. His problems didn't go away, they stayed a while.

If I can, I will go out of my way to avoid trouble. But we cannot go through life without facing everyday struggles, trials, concerns. Misfortune just happens. It comes in all shapes, forms, sizes, and strengths. However, living as long as I have, I’ve learned over the years how to cope with and handle difficulties when they come my way. I can’t say I’m successful all the time, but when I place my trust in God, my troubles seem to lessen or completely vanish before my eyes.

Sometimes difficulties come and stay a while. That’s the kind I like least of all. Other times, trouble comes then goes just about as quick as it came. If I had my druthers, I would live without any type of conflict, battle, or misfortune. But the Bible tells us that we are born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. Meaning we cannot avoid facing problems in our life.

I have learned to cope when I am faced with situations that are not of my making or I do not have any control over. I lean wholly upon God’s word and upon His ability to work in my behalf. He is the author and finisher of my faith. When I turn my worries, heartaches, any disappointments over to Him, I release Him to work on my behalf. He is always faithful to bring me through my difficulties victoriously. Sometimes it’s instantly. Other times my pesky torments are here to stay a while. My secret of living in and through my troubles is Psalm 121:1-3.

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved and he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”

We as Christians can stand upon God’s word. And when we do we can watch God move in our behalf. So if you are in the midst of troubles, difficulties, or even dilemmas. . .lift up your eyes to the hills – He will be your strength, your provider, your everlasting joy.