Pour Out Your Heart Before Him, God Is A Refuge For Us

For the past few days, i've been feeling rather angry and upset about myself. Again, it's the whys? During times at such, i played my fav worship song and dvd and poured my hearts out to the Lord. Felt more comforted after that.

Well! I always remember someone telling me that Christian life is never a bed of roses. But i'm glad i am able to turn to the Lord in times of needs. I never walk alone. It's just that many times, you see things from your own perspective. You see things according to your own timing. End result ... u only end up feeling frustrated when things doesn't happen according to your ways. It's just so important to hold on and wait upon God's timing and to hear from him.

A friend forwarded the e-daily bread to me and this really encourages me.

From Our Daily Bread, 7 August 2006

Pour out your hearts before him; God is a refuge for us - Psalm 62:8

You've felt it yourself, or at least listened to other people talk about it - the blues, times of dark discouragement. Lynette Joy in an article for christianwomentoday.com, tells of several steps we can take during those dark times to turn toward Jesus, the Light of the World:

- Light up your heart through prayer
Pour out your heart to God when you're feeling overwhelmed (Psalm 62:8). Take your anxieties to him in prayer (Philippians 4:6-7). And if your journal or write down your prayers, you can look back to see how the Lord has answered you.

- Light up your mind with truth
Read the word of God every day, at least for afew minutes. Let his truth challenge. permeate, and transform your incorrect thinking that life is hopeless (Psalm 46:1, Romans 12:2)

- Light up your life by doing God's will
His will for you is to worship and serve him. Stayed involved in your church where you can worship and fellowship with others and serve him (Hebrews 10:25). This will help you grow in your trust of God.

When we feel darkness begin to close in on us, we need to turn to Jesus, the Light. He will be a refuge (Psalm 62:7-8) and will give us the strength to keep going - Anne Cetas.

Lord, give us strength to trust you when
Life's burdens seem too much to bear;
Dispel the darkness with new hope
And help us rise above despair - Sper

You won't stumble in the dark if you walk in the light of God's Word.