God's Calm

While I was driving in a remote area, the right front wheel of my car hit a chunk of concrete. The force of the impact flattened the tyre and bent the wheel’s rim. I was unable to drive the car, and I could not get a mobile signal to call for help. Feeling helpless and uncertain, I thought of the Israelites in the wilderness. God provided food and water for them when none was available. Could I count on God to provide the help I needed? I recalled the verse quoted above as well as Psalm 121:2: ‘My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.’

When I prayed to God for help, I found myself calming down and thinking more clearly. I flagged down a delivery truck and asked if I could use the driver’s phone. Help came, and I thanked God.

Whenever we feel trapped in a hopeless situation, praying can bring help—first by calming us down so that we can think and see clearly. This may help us to see other ways to solve our problems or other sources of help. Given time and patience, the problems may resolve themselves. Instead of giving in to panic, we can ask God for the insights or answers we need to deal with the situation.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to trust you to guide us when we have problems. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen