I have recently been walking through a tough time, with multiple situations to work through and even process. I have had moments when all I could do was sit alone in a dark room and feel the hurt. I am sure you have been there a time or two yourself. My range of emotions has been many; I have felt hurt, confusion, anger, frustration, and the list could go on for a while, and I have cried all of it out to the Lord, desperate for His comfort, help, and peace. He has reassured me in many ways that He is right here with me, never leaving me, always hearing my cries for help.

God does not always take the hard things away from us. God did not remove the sea when Moses and the Israelites needed to cross to the other side; God parted it. The walls of water were on either side, and I am sure at times they felt fear that maybe, just maybe, it might come down on them, and they would all drown; moms and dads may have had to comfort and reassure young children that it would be okay, that God had them and would see them through.

When we pray over certain situations, or for people to be saved, or changed, we have no idea how God will answer those prayers. When we get brave enough to pray “whatever it takes,” are we prepared for the “whatever.” Only God knows what each situation or person needs to make a change, only God knows the true depth of the need in every situation, and every heart. But here is what I know, we have a good God, a faithful God, a God that sees everything clearly, and who can do anything!

As I have sat with my hurt, and walked through some hard stuff, I have cried out to God and searched His word, asking for His reassurance that He has heard my cries for help, He has seen every tear, and He is with me. You know no matter how long you have been a believer, there are times when you still need that reassurance and hope. Here are some verses that have jumped out at me recently, maybe you to could use some reassurance right now.

“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” Psalm 18:30

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
Isaiah 43: 1b-2

“Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call on you. 6 Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.” Psalm 86:1-6

Here are a couple of quotes that God has brought to me during this time, and of course their timing was perfect!

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3

“For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.” Psalm 108:4

“Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!”
Jeremiah 32:17

“You number our wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? Psalm 56:8

‘It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22

“I pray that you’ll remember this: God’s got everything under control, so there’s no need to panic EVER!

“God has no problems, only plans. There is never panic in heaven.”
Corrie Ten Boon

As humans sometimes no matter how long we have walked with the Lord we can feel overwhelmed, almost fearful, but God who understands that we are just dust comes alongside us and hears our cries, sees our tears, and comforts us on the deepest levels. He never grows tired or weary in our fumblings; He never tells us to “get over it,” He gently reminds us of “who He is,” “all He has done,” and that in Him we have hope and a bright future.

No matter how BIG the mountain may seem, no matter how HARD the heart may look, GOD IS BIGGER! There is NOTHING He cannot do!
He is ALWAYS FAITHFUL! And God ALWAYS HERES OR PRAYERS AND AND ANSWERS!

So, for me, even in this hard place, I choose to trust Jesus. I have chosen to rest in Him, knowing that He has it all under control and that His timing and ways are always perfect!