He Can Handle It
“O Lord, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughing stock all the day; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, ‘Violence and destruction!’ For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long.” - Jeremiah 20:7-8
Have you ever been frustrated with God? You prayed for something, and you felt as though your prayers weren’t answered, or they weren’t answered in the way that you expected.
You are not alone, in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet was called to save Judah and Jerusalem from destruction. Jeremiah was frustrated with God because the people chose their false prophets and idolatrous ways over Jeremiah’s warning.
Jeremiah, recognizing God’s presence, but not God’s power, did not understand why he would be placed in a situation to “fail.” The people would not change their ways because they were unwilling to change their hearts. And he was facing treason for his honesty about their destruction.
Jeremiah went to God regarding his frustrations, but he did not give up hope that better days were coming. And you too should not give up hope. Talk to God.
God wants you to tell Him how you feel. He is your Heavenly Father. He doesn’t just want you to come to Him when things are going your way. He wants to hear all your concerns.
Tell God how you feel and allow Him to speak to you through prayer, His word, and His messengers. When you share your frustration with Him, He will respond. There is not one situation that isn’t under His dominion. Whatever it is, He can handle it!
Have you ever been frustrated with God? You prayed for something, and you felt as though your prayers weren’t answered, or they weren’t answered in the way that you expected.
You are not alone, in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet was called to save Judah and Jerusalem from destruction. Jeremiah was frustrated with God because the people chose their false prophets and idolatrous ways over Jeremiah’s warning.
Jeremiah, recognizing God’s presence, but not God’s power, did not understand why he would be placed in a situation to “fail.” The people would not change their ways because they were unwilling to change their hearts. And he was facing treason for his honesty about their destruction.
Jeremiah went to God regarding his frustrations, but he did not give up hope that better days were coming. And you too should not give up hope. Talk to God.
God wants you to tell Him how you feel. He is your Heavenly Father. He doesn’t just want you to come to Him when things are going your way. He wants to hear all your concerns.
Tell God how you feel and allow Him to speak to you through prayer, His word, and His messengers. When you share your frustration with Him, He will respond. There is not one situation that isn’t under His dominion. Whatever it is, He can handle it!
Subscribe Now for Free Daily Devotions
Recent
Archive
2023
January
The Disease of PerfectionismThe Perfect WaveJust StartJust the Way You AreYou Are FreeThe Blessing of ImperfectionDon’t Go Back!When They Miss The MarkSee It ThemselvesValueLove Your EnemiesQualified by GodCan You Just Enjoy the Trip?Greater is HeEveryone Has a Story to TellWho Needs Your Story?It All Has PurposeThe Shoulders on Which We StandRemember Your PastGreater Than UsAre You a Worrier?God is in ControlEven The BirdsHis WillHis WayHis TimeDo Not Be AnxiousLook Beyond the BarrierThank HimThe Peace of GodGuard Your HeartGuard Your Mind
February
Keep on TickingStoned but Not StoppedSomeone Needs Your EndingGuaranteed VictoryNext in LineYou’re That ImportantIt’s Not That EasyContinue in the FaithSee It ThemselvesAnyone Can Do ThatSeeing is Not BelievingHERE and NOWThings Not SeenNothing Can Stop YouWill You Stay in The Game?You Never ImaginedYou Can Live...With ItBounce BackYou Don’t Have to WaitYou Don’t Need PermissionHe Can Handle ItA God of ComfortHe Sees YouHe Secures YouHe Shows YouHiding in HolinessFreedom in ChristRoom For a Miracle
March
A God of HopeImpossible to PleaseAnything is PossibleA Powerful PostureUnfinishedHope Anchors Our LivesHope Gives Us AccessHope Enables PerseveranceWaiting With ExpectationStuck on What’s BehindTomorrow’s ScriptStill PossibleStill TrueYou Have Favor"I’m Good"You Missed ItThe Pain of RegretMissing JesusThe Back BurnerKnowledge Isn’t EnoughProfits and PromotionsThe One You MissGO NOWWhat Are You Looking For?Call on HimWorth the WaitHe is Not SlowWaiting on YOUDo You Still Believe?Remaining in God’s PresenceEverything You Need
No Comments