We all have seasons where everyone we know seems to be in some overwhelming trouble. This is certainly true for me. I have many people in my life whom I love and pray for as they journey through a troubled valley with no clear solutions in sight. It seems that more troubles are added daily.

I wish that I could fix all the problems and lessen the suffering, but I am not that powerful! I know that the most precious lessons we learn in this life, are in those valleys. I would love it if it was otherwise. It is in those valleys we are tested and find out what we really believe about ourselves and our faith in God. Can we truly trust Him? Will He meet us once again?

Finding peace when you are in this season, is challenging. We can try shopping therapy which I confess does not work for me. There is a long list of what people try. I find lasting peace truly only is given to me by the Author of peace.

I struggle with sleep when so much around me is out of order. I long to see prayers answered, needs provided for, and people healed, surely this is not too tall a request?

Last night, after honestly not sleeping well for several nights, I felt the Lord speak to me. He was gentle and asked me if I could leave all the unresolved with Him? He asked me if I could believe He is able to take care of all these loose ends. I realized that nothing I was praying about was news to Him.

He reminded me of that well-known verse, “ Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. I did this, and slowly as I considered all these precious ones before the Lord’s throne, I could see that His eye was on each one. And I slept peacefully.

Whatever your burdens tonight, all the problems you cannot solve, leave them with the One who can. If He wants you to do something, I think He is able to show you! He loves these dear ones, even more than you do!