The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3rd October 2022: Overcoming Challenges

The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3rd October 2022 for Monday Message || Overcoming Challenges

Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3rd October 2022 Message by Marty Smith (Pennsylvania, USA)

TOPIC: Overcoming Challenges

TODAY’S READING
Psalm 86:1-7

In the day of my trouble I call on you, for you will answer me. – Psalm 86:7 (NRSV)

After a difficult shoulder surgery, I was severely limited in my daily activities and spent many of my days alone. I developed anxiety and, according to my counselor, a form of PTSD. I was depressed, lost weight, and couldn’t sleep. I was shaking uncontrollably. I was overwhelmed with negative thoughts. Daily I would call out to God, “Please help me, God. I can’t live like this!”

One afternoon, a voice in my mind said, You’ll make it. Just that simple phrase. Soon after, with the proper medications, much prayer, professional counseling, and the support of my wonderful wife, I began to recover. I would not wish this experience on anyone. But through all of this, I gained new understanding and concern for mental health issues as well as a better relationship with God. When I learned how to truly open myself to God’s Spirit and strength, God really did answer me in my time of need.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for your strength and love that sustain us in our daily lives. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God truly listens to me in my times of need.

PRAYER FOCUS
Mental health counselors

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The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3 October 2022 Message. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. Read More