Write His Answer

The devastation in Texas from Hurricane Harvey and the fear of the havoc Irma will cause in Florida is overwhelming.

But hurricanes are not the only things that have the power to destroy lives. Are you in the midst of a storm? You can be an overcomer.

1. Keep a balanced perspective. Do not allow yourself to be swallowed up by nurturing negative thinking patterns, but look for the positive (Phil. 4:8).

2. Turn your eyes on Jesus (Heb. 12:2-4), knowing as you come to Him that He really does understand all that you are feeling (Heb. 2:18; 4:15-16; 5:7-8).

3. Tell the Lord your honest feelings (Ps. 13:1-3; 69:1-3) and your needs (Ps. 62:8; Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7).

4. Look for the “silver lining”—for the good things God can work through what you are enduring (Rom. 8:28). Ask, Lord, what are You trying to teach me?

• To depend on Him power and not myself (2 Cor. 12:8-10).
• To be a sensitive and credible witness (2 Cor. 1:3-7).
• To build my faith and character (Rom. 5:3-5).

5. Be still (Ps. 46:10). Listen to and claim God’s promises.

• He is with me (Isa. 41:10,13; 43:2-3; Rom. 8:35-37).
• Nothing can separate me from His love—feelings are not facts (Rom. 8:38-39).
• His help is not dependent upon my faith but His faithfulness (2 Tim. 2:13).
• He will meet all my needs (Phil. 4:19; Rom. 8:32).
• Peace and the fruit of His Spirit, regardless of circumstances, are His gift to me (John 14:27; Isa. 26:3; Gal. 5:22-23).
• His power is available to me (Isa. 40:28-31; Eph. 1:19).

6. Choose to use problems as opportunities to experience and display God’s power  (2 Cor. 4:8-11).

7. Develop an expectant faith-filled attitude as you learn to wait on Him (Ps. 37:7) and praise Him before, as well as after, He answers (Ps. 42:11; 71:14, 16).