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difficult news // Monday E-Devotion

Psalm 86:2 (nlt) --- Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.

Just over 60 miles from where I am sitting there were many people killed and others wounded a short time ago at Virginia Tech. Please being praying for those involved, those who attend the university and those who serve the public, medical and law enforcement. As you are, I am overwhelmed with this news and situation. What I do know is many Christians who live in the area and some who go to school there.

When difficult news hits, where do we turn? What happens inside us and around us?

The only place to turn is to God. He is in control.

I remember where I was during 9-11 and the horror that hit all of us during that time. It was crazy. It took a long time for things to move in a positive direction. God can and will use times like these to turn people toward Him. It will also make us check our faith.

The thought of doom ought to leave us as we trust God. Difficult news draws Christians to trust God even more. Let God speak. Let God use you.

Psalm 33:4 --- For the word of the Lord holds true,and we can trust everything he does.

Psalm 56:3 --- But when I am afraid,I will put my trust in you.

Proverbs 3:5 --- Trust in the Lord with all your heart;do not depend on your own understanding.

Proverbs 29:25 --- Fearing people is a dangerous trap,but trusting the Lord means safety.

1 Peter 1:21 --- Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.

Help others see that God is God and that He is worthy of our trust even when difficult news comes.
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