Good morning! How are we faithing? Imagine what the people of Hawaii were enduring this day after December 7th. Devastating events in our lives can drive us away or to God. A death, a divorce, an accident, loss of job, being disowned by a parent, the list is long of things that crush us. How do you react? How should you react? These are questions that have haunted and have caused fear in us since time began. Initial shock is normal. Lashing out is normal, but when you get quiet and alone, what do you do? Do you curse God or do you reach for him? Do you seek comfort from the bottle or do you seek it on your knees? Being one who has experienced some of these things I can only remember how I reacted and it was not good some times. What should we do once we come to our senses? Seek the great comforter. God is the great comforter and all we need  is call on him. Searing that into our heart makes us quick to run to him in times of woe.

Psalms 31:9
Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief
NIV

Jesus speaking;

John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." NIV

How we call on God;

Psalms 55:16-19
 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them--NIV

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
 Be joyful always;  pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
NIV

Even Jesus in distress called on the father;

Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your words of encouragement in the Bible. Lord help us be quick to run to you! Lord we ask for wisdom and peace so we can do your will. Lord we lift you up and praise your holy name. Lord we know we are in peril and we ask for protection and peace from you. Lord thank you in advance in Jesus name, Amen