Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11

 

You ever find yourself in a “rut”? Life just seems to overwhelm your soul; things don’t appear to be going in your favor and all you want to do is crawl under a rock and hide? Have you been there?

 

Satan’s primary goal for God’s children is isolation. When you are isolated from everyone else, its easier to hear his lies and deception. “You are no good, look at your life and all these failures.” And he continues to keep you focused on the bad things. Eventually you find no hope at all and shut down. Friend, this is NOT where God wants you to be!

 

Today’s verse has the answer to your troubled spirit: “Hope in God, for I shall praise Him.” Let’s recap what we know: God is greater than Satan and anything you face in life. Focus on failures will get you nowhere. But, focus on God and His blessings will result in strength and hope, there by giving you traction to move forward through life’s “muck” and climb higher. God will get you there when you keep a steady focus on Him and not your weakness and failures.

 

Although you may feel isolated from everyone else, you are still within the presence of God. He sees your struggle and knows what you are battling. Look UP to God for His hand of help. He’s got you child of God! He loves you and wants what’s best for you, so grab hold and climb higher than your troubles. Pretty soon that troubled heart will rejoice in victory. Focus Up, Focus on God. Amen!