In Times of Trouble

Bible Reading: Psalm 46
Author: Edith McLaughlin
Wednesday 6 May 2026 © The Upper Room.
On a cold winter’s evening my son left me to babysit his two young children while he went to collect his wife from work. 

The children were in bed, but called out to me to say that they were afraid; the wind outside was howling and rattling the window-frames. I went into their room and settled them back to bed, and then I sat with them for a while until they went to sleep.

This made me remember that it is the same with God; we call on him when there are storms in our lives and we too are afraid. Our loving God will be there to share our problems with us. 

I didn’t take away the noise of the wind for my grandchildren but they trusted in my presence and were comforted by it. Likewise God may not take away the problems we have to face, but if we ask him he will be at our side to ride out our storms with us.

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for caring for us, and thank you too for sending us help in times of trouble. Amen
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