I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it.

• It happens. It is not pleasant.
• I feel like I won’t make it. What has happened to me?
• But wait. Hold it a minute.

God is on my side. God’s love takes hold of me. That is all I need. In times of trouble, Jesus shows up and cheers me up. He has been through it all and shows me the way to victory. The peace of Jesus overwhelms me.

Now that is some good news.

Who stood up for me against the wicked?
    Who took my side against evil workers?
If God hadn’t been there for me,
    I never would have made it.
The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,”
    your love, God, took hold and held me fast.
When I was upset and beside myself,
    you calmed me down and cheered me up.

Source: Psalm 94:18-19 MSG