God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46: 1-3

Jesus Christ said it best….”These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33  No doubt, life can have its ups and downs. The ups are wonderful, but the downs seem to come in tidal waves of adversity. Sometimes those waves never seem to cease, lingering for years and years with small reprieves and mixed blessings, they can weather the strongest of souls.

For the child of God, you must understand that Satan’s number 1 goal is to rob you of your joy, because “the joy of the Lord is our strength.”. If Satan can remove your joy, he also takes away any of your strength to sustain in the battles of life. He wants to lay you flat on the ground so you are totally useless for God’s work.

Where is God? He is right by your side. Do you seek Him in times of difficulty? I can assure you He hears your voice and responds when summoned. Part of Gods willingness to give us “free-will” is the fact that we must seek Him out when we need His help. Satan does a good job of diverting our attention away from what God can do and over-exaggerates our trials and tribulations so we forget to call upon God. Don’t focus on the problem, focus on the solution, Jesus Christ. He is your strong tower, He has the wisdom to help you navigate through the problem and strength to live through each day. God is your refuge, find protection in His loving presence today! God bless!