This life can be very hard. It is normal to feel overwhelmed at times. Jesus came to give you comfort and peace, but your daily experience is often very different, even if you believe in Jesus.
Shortly before his death, Jesus told his disciples that they should be prepared for serious problems.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jn 16:33 NIV
Jesus knows that we too will encounter difficulties, but he has sent his Holy Spirit to help us through all our problems.
Are you too young or inexperienced to cope with your situation? God wants to guide you with his wisdom.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Pr 3:5–6 NIV
Are you old and feeling weak? That is not a pleasant feeling, but God wants to encourage and strengthen you.
[God] .. forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Ps 103:3–5 NIV
We often have to resist our natural thoughts and feelings by holding on to God's promises so that we can receive God's peace and strength.
God promised to look after the believing Jews in the Old Testament and he kept his promises. As followers of Jesus, you and I can rely on the same faithful love of God for ourselves.
Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from your birth, carried from the womb;
Even to your old age I am he; even when you turn grey I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save. Isa 46:3–4 NRSVue
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