WHEN IN TROUBLE...

I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for Him to rescue me. For salvation comes from Him alone. Yes, He alone is my Rock, my Rescuer, Defense and Fortress. Why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come? My protection and success come from God alone. He is my Refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust Him all the time. Pour out your longings before Him, for He can help! -Psalm 62:1,2,7,8 - Life Application Bible, Tyndale House Publishers, 1988. Placing all hope in God and knowing that God is in absolute control, allows us to wait patiently for Him to rescue us. Prayer can release our tensions in times of emotional stress. Trusting God to be our Rock, Rescuer, Defense and Fortress changes our entire outlook on life. No longer are we held captive by hurtful treatment from other people, but we are released to follow an unchanging God, and true relief comes from an enduring hope in God's ultimate salvation.