"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.' Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. NKJV
'What are we going to do?' is quite a common statement. It is heard all over the world whenever people are faced with trauma or some other kind of problem. It can cause panic, depression and total anxiety. However, when there is someone else around it always seems to be much easier. Have you noticed that? With couples, one may not be able to handle unscheduled things, whereas, the other partner can and seems to bring about a calmness that wasn't there before. Pretty soon, the person who panicked appears more able to handle the mini-crisis.
However, what of the people who are not in a partnership and are totally alone, what can they do to help bring peace to a situation? Well if that person is a believer, then Jesus is always there and extremely willing to offer a way through.
Some people may feel that it is easier if two face a situation because, at least, they face it together and can talk it through and they also have Jesus to help. This is true. But people who are on their own are not so distracted by another person. They may have become used to this way of life and so, when a crisis comes along, can throw themselves on Jesus, asking for help and know they will receive it too.
Of course, this is all assuming that the people in partnership get on and agree about things in life. If they don't, then this can turn a shade nasty as agreement appears very difficult to negotiate. Similarly, the person alone, may not have a deep enough relationship with Jesus and some kind of a crisis can lead to severe anxiety.
Speaking to married couples or people on their own, please accept that you are not ever on your own. Jesus has promised that He will never leave you. Hebrews 13:5. Things that we are not expecting happen to us all. A large unexpected bill can suddenly pop through the letterbox, throwing us into, 'What are we going to do?' Panic can and does happen to most people. The thing is, it is all to do with how we handle it. There is always a way through. Panic will not help. The stress it causes blinds us to the possibilities and can make us ill. It is not worth it. 'What are we going to do?' Speak to Jesus about it, He has the answer; is easy to contact and very willing to help. He is a great problem-solver.
Just stop for a moment. Is the possibility of a heart attack or nervous breakdown worth it? This is what can and does happen to many people who don't handle life-issues well. You belong to Jesus. He does not - did you get that? HE DOES NOT WANT YOU BECOMING UPSET. He wants you to call Him in for advise whenever you need it. Right now, wherever you are, Jesus is right right beside you. If you have a problem, talk to Him about it.
Copyriight 2020 Grahame Howard
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