[Thursday's Devotional] - Help in times of trouble

The fourth day of our week, to many a ‘nothing’ day. It’s still not the weekend and although over the hump there’s still a way to go. Perhaps we’re starting to think more about any plans we may have for the weekend, and losing concentration on what still needs to be done before the working week is over.

 

Well, we had better hold on a minute. There’s still a lot to be done before the week’s work is finished. It’s a bit like the cross country running I used to do in my youth - you see what a good memory I have!  There were always those, a bit like the tortoise and the hare, who went storming off early on in the race only to be overtaken later when they had run out of steam.  The winner was usually one who had started at a reasonable pace and built up slowly to finish strongly.

 

So we thank the Lord for bringing us this far and ask for his guidance to see us through the week.  We can now consider how the week has gone so far and, hopefully, see what still needs to be done to finish the job.  This is the day to polish what has gone before and prepare to finish the week how it should be.  And while we are at it perhaps we can repay the favours given us earlier by our colleagues.  Are we all okay or could anyone use a hand? You are winning now and might be able to offer a word to someone who is not too sure about how they are doing.  For all we know they may have been asking the Lord for a bit of help just like we did.  Perhaps the Lord can use us in that way too.  Brilliant, now you’ve seen what a great team we can be with the Lord’s help and guidance.

 

So we’ve checked on everything done so far and we can put it all together tomorrow. Breathe a sigh of relief and look at what we need to do on the last day of the week. Pray for the strength to put it all together tomorrow and face what the day brings us to. Jesus did and he had more to worry about than we do. One day more.

 

Lord, thank you for all you do for us even when we don’t realise we need it. Help us to give others the assistance they need in times of trouble or despair and may they see your hand in all we do. Amen.

 

 

Jim Finch