Matthew 27:46, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Think

"Don't rely on feelings; rely on faith! " Have you ever been in a difficult situation and felt completely alone? Feelings get freaky when we get uncomfortable, and the fight or flight reaction kicks in, which either turns us toward or away from God. In tough times, it's easy to play the blame game with God or turn from the One who can help us carry the burden we face. However, if we look to the word of God and use Jesus as our example, we learn that leaning on God in these hard times is just what we need to do! Some situations in life may make us feel like we are hanging on for dear life, and we might ask a similar question to what Jesus asked in today's verse. But keep in mind that God has a purpose for each position you find yourself in. Lean on Him and His word for strength in your time of weakness!

Act

Write today's verse on a notecard, your mirror, or a piece of paper and put it somewhere you will see it throughout the day. Each time you see the verse, remind yourself to lean on God with each difficulty you face, and find your strength and reassurance in His word.

Pray

Dear Lord, thank You for being a rock for me to stand on and a shoulder to lean on when I am weak. Please give me strength in each battle I face, big or small, and keep my eyes fixed on You. In Jesus' name, Amen.