Everyone faces distressful circumstances from time to time. It could be a bad marriage, child who strays, financial loss or tough relationship. When things aren’t going well, it’s tempting to look for human help first instead of trusting God in the situation. Because God wants to be exalted, He brings tough times to discipline you. The Psalmist explains how put God first in tough times.
Trust God’s Love
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. Everyone who fears God should say His lovingkindness is eternal. I called upon the Lord in my distress and He answered by setting me in a large place. Because the Lord is for me, I will not fear what man can do to me. It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes (Ps. 118:1-9). Trust God’s eternal love and not humankind during distressful circumstances.
Ask for God’s Power
In the name of the Lord, I will destroy nations who surrounded me. The Lord helped as I was pushed violently and falling. He is my strength, song and salvation (Ps. 118:10-14). Ask for God’s power and salvation when you are falling.
Exalt in God’s Authority
The right hand of the Lord does valiantly and is exalted. I will tell of the works of the Lord. He has disciplined me severely, but has not given me over to death (Ps. 118:15-18). Exalt in God’s authority during distressing circumstances.
Thanks for God’s Righteousness
I will enter the gates of righteousness and give thanks to the Lord. He has answered my prayer and become My salvation (Ps. 118:19-21). Offer thanks for God’s righteousness.
Ask God For Life and Prosperity
The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. Let us rejoice and be glad in the day the Lord has made. We ask urgently that God save and send prosperity and light. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His lovingkindness is eternal (Ps. 118:22-29). Ask for God’s love in sending life and prosperity.
To receive life and prosperity in tough circumstances, trust God’s love, ask for God’s power, exalt in God’s authority and thanks for God’s righteousness.
