Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
There is so much going on in the World today; wars, natural disasters, corrupt governments, persecutions, death, etc. Then when you add personal events like job loss, financial difficulties, health issues, relationship problems, death of a loved one, etc. IT CAN BE OVERWHELMING.
There have been times when I have said to Kim (my wife), “How can people deal with this without God?” Personally, I do not know how they do it.
When we see and hear of these World issues or experience challenges in our lives, the key is not to take our eyes off of Jesus but to look and rely on Him. He is our HOPE. He is WITH US during our times of trouble and affliction. He is the ANSWER. So don’t give up. Be faithful in your prayers, regardless of how you feel. Experience the peace that only Jesus can provide.
-Ron-