>                      Are You In Trouble?
> 
> JAMES 5:13 NIV
> 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone
> happy? Let him sing songs of praise.
> 
> The Greek word translated as trouble in this verse means to
> suffer trouble, be afflicted, or to endure hardship or evil.
> 
> The best thing anyone facing trouble can do is pray. You don't
> have to know how, just pour out your heart to God and discuss
> the situation with Him.
> 
> We are tempted to do many other things: cry, complain,
> criticize others, but Scripture says we should pray when we
> face tough problems.
> 
> Notice it does not say you should ask everyone else to pray for
> you. It says you should pray.
> 
> There is nothing wrong with having other people pray for you.
> But there is something wrong with expecting others to pray,
> while you never pray.
> 
> By praying, we do not mean begging God for help. God loves you,
> and always desires to assist you.
> 
> What is needed is not twisting God's arm to get Him to help.
> Usually a part of the answer is God getting us quiet enough for
> long enough so He can speak to our hearts and show us what
> needs to be done.
> 
> Sometimes we have missed it, and that is why we are in trouble.
> Other times, we may face trouble just because we live in a
> fallen world. But always, when we are in trouble, we need to
> know God's direction as to what to do.
> 
> Discuss your situation with the Lord. Lay it out in detail.
> Often just telling Him honestly about the situation will cause
> you to realize what should be done. Pour out your soul to the
> Lord, but also wait in His presence with thanks and praise. Let
> your heart and mind get quiet. Let God's peace overcome your
> turmoil and worry.
> 
> God tells us that if we will draw near to Him, He will draw
> near to us. This is why you should pray. You need God's help.
> He has the wisdom and knowledge to get you out of the trouble
> you face.
> 
> Direction may not come the first time you determine to seek God
> and pray. You may not seem to get the answer while you pray.
> But know this: God is working, and the answer is coming. So
> keep praying. Keep on drawing closer to God. Help will come.
> 
> JOHN 16:33 NIV
> 33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have
> peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I
> have overcome the world."
> 
> SAY THIS: When I face trouble I will pray and draw near to God,
> and He will help me.
> 
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