You Are Never Alone

We can rest in the assurance that God hears us when we call on Him in prayer.

When Texans experienced record-setting cold temperatures, we had to deal with the absence of normal communications due to power outages and no cell tower coverage. My house had running water for the first twenty-four hours our electricity was out. When the power came back on, we quickly warmed the house again.

And then we had no water.

Within a few hours, we had cell coverage, electricity, and water. We listened to the Houston news coverage and decided to remain cautious. They warned us to be on the alert for more harsh weather. We charged all our phones and stored water in the bathtubs in case the water supply was shut off again.

We never felt alone in our struggle.

For many, a weather emergency means being cut off from other people. I happened to have five people in my home during the emergency. We worked through our emergency together as a team.

Those who live alone don’t have a team. But they have God.

When Daniel was sent to the lion’s den, he wasn’t alone. (Daniel 6:1-28) When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were sent to the fiery furnace, they were not alone. (Daniel 3:1-30) And when you go through your trials, you will not be alone either.

Overcoming anything in life requires accepting help from God. That help may come in the form of a person, food, water, electricity, or wisdom from God. Choosing to rely on God before the emergency arrives gives you the ability to trust God in all circumstances.

Right now is a good time to develop a relationship with God so that you don’t lose hope when difficulties arise.

If you don’t journal every day, you can begin with this 100-day journal that’s all about writing your experiences to God with a grateful heart. The 100 Days of Prayer Journal is a great way to record how God has blessed you through even the most difficult of days.

We don’t know what lies ahead, but we do know that God is with us and will be with us through it all.