Tough times can either be allowed or sent by God. Let’s face it … they get our attention and cause us to reach for help. This is actually what God wants. They should stimulate humility and repentance and crying out to God for salvation.

God’s nature is loving, kind, and merciful. He does not enjoy seeing us suffer, but anxiously waits for us to call to Him for help. When we do, He takes great pleasure in coming to our rescue to develop our trust in Him.

Life’s journey is a wonderful time to learn this principle. Tough times? Pray!

READ/LISTEN: Joel 1,2