Sometimes when I find it hard to let go of my earthly concerns–my health, work, and the future–I’ll go to the meadows, and sit and wait to hear God’s voice. This comforts and strengthens me. 

Scripture says God will show us “great and unsearchable things” (Jeremiah 33:3) when we call on Him. So on days when our heads are filled with competing voices, such as, “Chase this career! Earn x amount of money! Tick off this to-do list!”,  we should first call on our God, and listen for His voice–a safe and quiet place for all of our troubles and concerns. 

– Karolina Hayduchyk

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where life has beaten you into a corner, and there isn’t anyone else you can turn to for help? 

The psalmist cried out to the Lord in distress when he was hunted by his enemies. He knew God would deliver him into a “spacious place” (Psalm 118:5)–a safe, secure place–and while he is stressed, he isn’t afraid of these “mere mortals” because he has God, the most powerful ally, on his side (v. 6).  

The “enemies” weathering us down may not take human form–it could be unemployment, ill-health, or broken relationships–but we can call to the Lord in our distress. He’s waiting and willing to defeat them, so we, like the psalmist, can “look in on triumph” (v. 7).

Today, won’t you give God a buzz with whatever’s weighing on your heart? He’s only a call away, ready and waiting to receive you.

Need to remember how God delivers? Here are some stories to encourage you!

I’m a Christian Leader—Should I Be Struggling with Depression? It was the day after Christmas three years ago. My dad had just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Where Is God in the Midst of Stress? I grew up in a Christian family but began asking a lot of questions about the faith in high school. Questions about God began to emerge as I studied chemistry, physics, and math, but nobody—not my teachers, Sunday school teachers, or even the youth pastor—seemed able to answer my questions satisfactorily.

4 Reminders When God Seems Silent in Our Suffering 2019 did not start well. I wept with my New Zealand friends when mosques in Christchurch were attacked and almost 50 people lost their lives. Then I cried in disbelief when my sister nearly lost her home.

How I Learned to Give up Control of My Life As I prodded through those six months of painful waiting, I realized that throughout my previous experiences, I had not sought God’s guidance for my life, but leaned on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). Discontented with my circumstances, I had barged ahead and did what I thought best for myself—which led me down a path of unnecessary pain and meaningless striving.

Raya and the Last Dragon: It Matters Who You Trust I remember stepping out of the cinema with a warm and fuzzy feeling, in full agreement with the show’s themes of forgiveness, grace, and even teamwork (how Raya was eventually able to carry out her mission with the help of a group of companions, in contrast to the beginning when she was ploughing on as a lone wolf). However, as I thought some more about the film’s core message—trusting others will make this world a better place—I wondered if it was a tad too simplistic.

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