From Fear To Faith

What do we do when the prognosis is devastating, when our circumstances are beyond our control? Where do we turn when the outlook seems hopeless?

The prophet Habakkuk's situation was out of his control and the fear that he felt terrified him. The coming judgement would be catastrophic. Yet, in the midst of the impending chaos, Habakkuk made a choice to live by his faith and rejoice in God. He did not place his confidence and faith in his circumstances, ability or resources, but in the goodness and greatness of God. His trust in God compelled him to proclaim - The Sovereign Lord is my strength, He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to tread on the heights.

When we are faced with difficult circumstances - sickness, family crises, financial trouble - we, too, have only to place our faith and trust in God. He is with us in everything we face.

Dear God, I thank You that I can always turn to You. When I am faced with the difficulties of life, I can put my trust in You. Thank You that You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

When faced with difficult circumstances we can trust God to be our strength.