Noone is immune to setbacks. They come in various sizes and colours. A setback delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that was made. Setbacks , however, do have an upside. They can be great and can have tremendous spiritual benefit. They can develop in us that patience which we would never learn if everything was going well. All we need to do is to continue to trust God, wait on Him and know that He is always with us.

When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.

Many times we try to do life on our own with a meager result not knowing that God already has every detail of our lives worked out. So what do we need to do? We need to listen to His instructions and follow the guidance of His word so that He can transform our hearts and lives. May the Lord grant us the grace to go deeper in Him.

As we traverse the roadways of life we often find ourselves surrounded by situations which feel like deep waters...grief, sorrow, broken drwams and relationships. However, we need to remember that God is with us in every situation. He still hears our prayers,and will respond with his care. When trouble overtakes us we can let go and allow Him to take over.

For centuries God has been calling mankind to come to Him. He began with Israel but they refused him. He sent them prophet after prophet but they ignored them. Finally, he sent His Son Jesus Christ. Still many refused him. However, Jesus is still calling mankind to come to him, accept the redemptive work that he performed at Calvary and give their hearts to him so that they can have eternal life. God loves us still.

When life becomes a heavy load and it seems that you are always climbing uphill think about what God has done for you in the past, recall His faithfulness and continue to trust His word. Do not cast away your confidence in Him.

You cannot go wrong if you follow God's instructions.

For we know that all things work together for good. Therefore, whatever challenge we face in this life we can still continue to trust God because He has his hands on us.

Have you found your life's purpose? If you have not the best person to go to is your Creator. We were all born by God's purpose and for His purpose. Without purpose life makes no sense. Therefore look to Jesus and you will avoid the tragedy of a wasted life. God bless you.

The Key to answered prayer is to have faith in God.