Seemingly from out of nowhere, a friend of mine had to take her mother to the hospital with serious health concerns.  She was fighting fluid around her lungs, extremely low blood pressure, and a serious life-threatening infection.  The family rode a roller coaster for days. There were moments when all hope seemed lost and times when they saw slight improvements.  Although the crisis was unexpected, the family ran straight to the only One who could help.  Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” It’s incredible that at this very moment her mom has been moved from the ICU Unit.  And thankfully, she plans to be home soon.

Challenges can blindside us too.  Unfortunately, our tendency is to close up and not reach out to the very place where we can get help.  Yet we have a perfect place to run!  In Zechariah it says, “Return to the place of safety, all you who still have hope!  I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles.”  We can take that situation, that person, that problem-whatever it is, and grab onto God.  He wants to be our aide in times of trouble.  Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  When we’re in the middle of a situation that seems hopeless, let’s turn our focus to God.  He wants to help us, build us up, and give us strength.  Rest assured, we are never alone.