What can good people do when everything falls apart at Christmas
Author of ‘Help is Here’ Pastor Max Lucado shares the message behind his new book and discusses finding strength during stressful times.
There is so much chaos in our world right now. And as we face a crisis world-wide, we must remember this:
In spite of the chaos Christ came.
Everything inside you and every voice around you says, "Get out. Get angry. Get drunk. Get high." But don’t listen to the voices. You cannot face a crisis if you don’t face God first.
HOPE IS RUNNING SHORT FOR CHRISTMAS. THIS ADVENT THERE IS ONE PRICELESS LESSON WE CAN STILL LEARN
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6–7 TLB)
Cling to him. In the ER, when your dreams are falling apart, say to him, "Lord, I need you now." Between the headstones of the cemetery, whisper, "Dear Jesus, lift me up." During the deposition, when others are grumbling beneath their breath, may you be overheard repeating this prayer: "God, you are good. I . . . need . . . help. Encourage me, please."
In the prayer journal of King David, we read this question: "When all that is good falls apart, what can good people........
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