What Helps Believers Survive Life's Troubles?

There are basically two paths to follow in life. The easiest is the self-directed way which consists of deciding what you want and then following  your instincts and intuitions to bring to fruition these desires. The most difficult path to follow is the one directed by the Holy Spirit.

This way – Jesus Christ is held up as "the way, the truth, and the life." Psalm 119:59-60 from the Good News Bible states: “I have considered my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions. Without delay I hurry to obey your commands.” Have you made this turn in your life?

When God’s way is chosen, he gives wisdom and understanding for managing each situation. Listen to Psalm 37:39: “The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord, who is their stronghold in times of trouble.” Faith and confidence are strengthened as you experience the presence of God in times of trouble. 

    

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And this small and temporary trouble we suffer will bring us a tremendous and eternal glory, much greater than the trouble. 

~2 Corinthians 4:17 Good News Bible

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How Can Anger Be Helpful?

Managing emotions is required for a person’s well-being and for healthy relationships. Frustration, anger, and fear are emotions that can be helpful and good, provided they’re expressed in ways to encourage helpful resolutions.

Mismanaged emotions are notorious for being out of control and inflicting such harm that recovery may never be forthcoming. However, negative emotions can be helpful when kept under control. God’s word tells us to be angry but not to sin nor let the sun go down on that anger.

God intended for anger to be used as a means for encouraging communication, for relating what you think and feel, but in ways that are non-offensive, that do not criticize or condemn. In this way you obey God by not letting the sun go down on your anger. While obeying this rule is difficult, it is not impossible when Christ Jesus is present.

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Praise the Lord, my soul, and do not forget how kind he is. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He keeps me from the grave and blesses me with love and mercy. He fills my life with good things so that I stay young and strong like an eagle.

~Psalm 103: 2-5 Good News Bible

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