When it rains it pours

Living in Southern California I realize that it doesn't rain much, but this week, its been raining literally all week long. It's an annoyance to say the least, especially when your having car issues, and you have to take the bus. A little rain is never a problem, but when it's raining cats and dogs, and we can't forget to add some strong winds in there--you start to get a little bummed out as you wait shivering for the next bus to pass. Sometimes we feel this way with our internal issues.....just when we think there's a glimmer of hope.....something, someone, or ourselves cannot seem to get past the "rain". How can we deal with the rain storms of our lives? Your storm might be sex, drugs, lying, pornography, lust, etc...what ever the case is----there is a way out..and your glimmer of hope can be found in Christ. Sometimes we forget that we serve a God who is capable of anything and everything....why do we forget that? The same God that raised Jesus from the dead, the same God that created the earth in 7 days, the same God that loved David (who if you didn't know had many issues), is the SAME God---the SAME GOD, that will deliver you, if you allow him. That is where your and my faith must kick it! Because as the bible says, "Faith without works is dead." So we have to do our part and show him that we want deliverance. Sometimes it happens overnight and sometimes it takes time... but let's start today, with this simple prayer:

Heavenly Father, I come to you humbly, asking forgiveness of my sins. You know my heart and you know my desire to grow closer to you. I realize there are things in my life that have caused me to stumble, but I look to you for help. Father, please help me! I put my trust in you--your word says, that you will never leave me, nor forsake me, and I need someone in my life like that...I'm so glad it's you. Thank you for your mercy and grace. In Jesus' Name I pray....AMEN.