All of us face daily struggles. And we accept these as a normal part of life. But, every now and then, something happens that is so far out of left field that, as in baseball, it catches us completely off guard.

Today, are you or a loved one facing seemingly insurmountable forces? If you are to be victorious you must, follow this 2-step process. First, stop relying on earthly resources.

Psalm 33:16–17 (ESV) — 16 The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. 17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.

Here David lists three resources that would fail.  So, list all the tools you think will help you. Then cross them all out.

Now, you are ready for the second part of the process.

Psalm 33:18–20 (ESV) — 18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.

Dear Father God, upon you alone our soul waits – you are everything we need. This prayer we direct to You through the One who has lived with us (Lk.1:28), within us (Lk.1:35), and over us (Lk.1:38) – your Son and Our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.