The Pressures of Life
"We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened so that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us." 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
How many of us, at one time or another, have been so overwhelmed or distressed by our life circumstances? Have you ever been so despaired that you desired death? Believing that being out of this life would be better than living through the pressures that surround you? I have been there before! As a youth, I had lived through a very troublesome childhood. The pain, sorrow, hurt, abandonment, loneliness, and unworthiness I felt were more than I could bear. And death seemed like the only thing that would bring relief to me.
However, in my greatest time of need, God met with me. As I desperately cried out to him to help me, to take away all the pain, he was there. 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 came to life for me. God does not cause the bad things to happen to us, but He will always be there when we call out to Him. He will rescue us and deliver us from death. He will be more than enough for us if we allow him to be. I have found this to be true in my life over and over again. His name is faithful. If we trust Him, He will never fail us!
For those of you today who are feeling under great pressure, far beyond your ability to endure and despairing of life, I encourage you to open your hearts up to God. Call on him for help! And He will be there; He will supply all you need, and He will deliver you. There is HOPE and JOY available to you. His name is Jesus. I pray that today, no matter what you are facing, you would call out to the only one who knows you inside and out. The only one who can transform you and your circumstances. He is not only able, but he is waiting for you to open your heart to him. And I guarantee, if you call out to him, he will answer.
Please find hope today, no matter how hopeless things feel. Find someone you can trust with what you are experiencing; don't try to do it on your own. If you don't have anyone you can talk to, consider talking to one of the mentors at the No One Stands Alone Foundation. We are here to journey with you and show you the way through the struggles you are currently facing. You can book a session with one of our mentors here....
If you know someone who is struggling and needs encouragement, please share this with them. God does not want anyone to perish, but all to live life abundantly!
Want to know the deeper meaning of your name? I believe our names were God's idea, and inside the names we were given are snapshots of who God created us to be. If we know who we are, who we were created to be, and the purpose we have on this earth, even the difficult situations can be used to advance us into all that God has prepared for us.
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Laura Burgoyne
No One Stands Alone Foundation- Director
Bringing Hope One life at a time!
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