I Sought The Lord

I cried out to God with my voice—to God with my voice; and He gave ear to me.

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; my hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; my soul refused to be comforted.

I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed.

You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

I call to remembrance my song in the night; I meditate within my heart, and my spirit makes diligent search.

Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more?

Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore?

Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies?

And I said, “This is my anguish; but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.”

I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember Your wonders of old.

I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of Your deeds.

Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; who is so great a God as our God?

You are the God who does wonders; you have declared Your strength among the peoples.

You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

Psalm 77:1-15

We all have times when we struggle. Remember four things: Look up and pray; Look back and remember what God has done in the past for you; Look forward; Look again!

Recall God’s power and mighty works that have occurred in your life. Is there something God may want you to do?

Think about the good that might come of your current situation. What could you learn? What do you know He will do because His ways are perfect?

As you look again, look at your circumstances with eyes of faith. Remind yourself that He is the God of great wonders and can be trusted.

Gain perspective and keep moving in your faith journey with Jesus.

Our problems are opportunities to discover God’s solutions.

Our Daily Bread – February 20, 2016