Life Falling Apart?

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
    you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
I cried out to the Lord,
    and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude

I lay down and slept,
    yet I woke up in safety,
    for the Lord was watching over me.

Psalm 3:3-5 

Have you ever felt like your life imploded and you are dropping bits and pieces of yourself as you walk through your day?  Have you ever thought "No one can help me"?  Have you ever been envious, perhaps even jealous, of those who seem to have everything float into their laps on gossamer wings? (Yeah, I want to punch them too).

Where can we find help?  Where can we find that boost to help us make it through life regardless of our circumstances?  Where can we find a sense of calm and comfort?

Look at today's passage!  When we put our complete trust in God, amazing things happen if we pay attention.  When we focus on Him with our heart, soul, mind, and strength, a new life will emerge that we thought to be impossible. 

My life seems to have crumbled many times, and that reminds me where I need to seek comfort and where I need to put my focus (and my focus should NOT be on me).  Then slowly, day by day, things began to change, beginning with my outlook and attitude.  I am not so stupid as to tell you that your life will suddenly become everything YOU hoped and dreamed, but I will tell you that "He who began a good work in you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day Jesus Christ returns" (Philippians 1:6).

My Point: God has a plan for each one of us and NOTHING can stop Him from completing that plan for you.