“When your back is against the wall, try knees on the floor.”
5But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 17Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 20Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.
I Samuel 1:5-7, 10, 17, 20
40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Acts 9:40
24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
Acts 16:24-26
When circumstances put pressure on us, we have a choice: give in to fear and frustration, or bring the problem to God in prayer. What is your first response when trouble comes? Do you worry, complain, or look for someone to blame? Those reactions are understandable, but they cannot carry the burden for you.
Whether you’re facing overdue bills, challenges with your children, or a difficult family relationship, make prayer your first response. Find Scriptures that speak to your need, bring God’s Word to Him in prayer, and trust Him with the situation. He is faithful to His Word and will guide you through what lies ahead.
Victory Action
When I have trouble, I will go to God in prayer first.