'I'm lost without a cause'

We have moments in life where we feel we reach our breaking point.
Moments where it is all too much, it has become beyond our sense of ability to handle, to cope with, to overcome.
For some it is all too much - they can't see a way out or a light at the end of the tunnel and meet with a tragic outcome.

In total despair, who to turn to?
At your wits end, what to do?
Hurting, confused, lonely, lost, feeling alone in a world full of people...
"Where is all this coming from? Why must I endure such heartache?" we ask...

One day at a time - Keep his word 'close to your heart', so that your mind does not become overcome with negative thoughts (Psalm 119:11a).

'Pray without ceasing' (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

'...Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him...' (Lamentations 2:19b)

'My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge' (Psalm 62:7-8)

'I look to you...' (Psalm 123:1a). '...My eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge' (Psalm 141:8a)

 

As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I'm lost without a cause
After giving it my all

 

Winter storms have come
And darkened my sun
After all that I've been through
Who on earth can I turn to?

 

I look to you
I look to you
After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

 

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

 

About to lose my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door

 

And every road that I've taken
Lead to my regret
And I don't know if I'm gonna make it
Nothing to do but lift my head

 

I look to you
I look to you
And when all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

 

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

 

My leave's have broken, my walls have come
Crumbling down on me
The rain is falling, defeat is calling
I need you to set me free

 

Take me far away from the battle
I need you, shine on me

 

I look to you
I look to you
After all my strength has gone
In you I can be strong

 

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

 

I look to you
I look to you

For we know that you O Lord are faithful and just, rich in mercy and love.
 
We know that 'The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress' ~Job 37 v 23.


Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
    for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
    until the disaster has passed.
I cry out to God Most High,
    to God, who fulfills his purpose for me...

My heart, O God, is steadfast,
    my heart is steadfast...

I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
    I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
   your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

~Psalm 57 v 1,2, 7, 9, 10

Jesus said in the days before his crucifixion that his "soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death" (Matthew 26 v 38b). He was about to endure the suffering of the cross and was sorrowful and troubled by it (v 37b). He spent much time in prayer with his Father in Heaven and ultimately surrendered his own will to his Father's, and accepted what was ahead of him and that it was for a purpose: "Not my will, but yours" (Matthew 26:39c).

This is true in own lives. You can almost hear God saying "Hang in there, the strength to handle this crisis and the wisdom to know what to do will be yours if you’ll just go a little further, stay in My presence a little longer, and dig a little deeper into My Word [the Bible]. If only you knew how close you are! Trust me, I have a purpose in mind for you."

 '...But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint' ~Isaiah 40 v 31