When you are troubled, you seek guidance from friends, discuss your problems with relatives, and sometimes with neighbours and colleagues, until the situation becomes worse. But the Word of God says, “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.” (Psalm 55:22).
Whenever someone is sick, you rush to the physician; you trust him for deliverance from sickness. Yet the Lord says, “I am the LORD that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)
You surrender to every whisper that seems to guide you and run from one place to another seeking answers. Meanwhile, your Heavenly Father silently watches you. He is waiting for you to turn to Him, for He is your refuge and your very present help in trouble.
The Word of God says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5). “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6).
Your Heavenly Father is saddened when you seek the world first, leaving the One who truly knows your every need and has the power to lead you through every problem. He Himself says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33).
Consultation, guidance, and wisdom are freely available from Him. The Bible says, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally.” (James 1:5).
When you need deliverance, He says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee.” (Psalm 50:15).
Yet you do not consider Him as your own. You treat Him like a stranger, ignoring Him and seeking everyone and everything else first, until the situation becomes too difficult and the problem grows worse.
But He has not abandoned you. He is still waiting.
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” (Revelation 3:20).
Open the door. Turn to Him first. Seek Him first. Trust Him first. For the One you keep searching for in the world is already standing beside you, waiting for you to call upon His name.
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