Principles That Triumph Over Hard Times
For those of Christian faith, there exist certain timeless principles which, when embraced, serve as pathways out of adversity. Throughout scripture, we encounter numerous episodes where hardship endures, yet hope perseveres and deliverance is found.
- Calling Upon a Prophet of God
Consider the account of a widow, the spouse of a departed prophet, crushed by a mountain of debt so severe that her creditors threatened to claim her son as collateral—found in 2 Kings 4:1-7. In her desperation, she sought the counsel of a true man of God. She poured out her anguish before the prophet, yearning for her debt to be settled and her son rescued from the hands of those who would take him away. Guided by divine revelation, the prophet offered her a solution that transformed her circumstances.
Too often, people compound their woes by seeking answers from misguided sources, only to find that their relief is fleeting or that their burdens multiply. The scriptures urge discernment: “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). A genuine prophet is God’s mouthpiece—one who hears directly from the Lord. As it is written, “Surely the Lord will do nothing, but he reveals his secret unto his servants the prophets.” In Exodus, God spoke face-to-face with Moses, affirming the intimacy of this relationship.
Where God does not reveal a solution, a true prophet can join you in earnest prayer and stand with you until breakthrough arrives. Hannah, burdened with bareness , received comfort and divine answer after the prophet Eli prayed alongside her.
A heartfelt cry is more than mere words—it is the soul’s deepest yearning for change, for a new dawn. Yet, not every cry carries such power; some are but empty gestures, unable to move the hand of God. Only those cries born of genuine faith and longing reach heaven’s ear and bring forth mercy and transformation.
There are moments in life when all our strength seems spent, and the only thing left is to turn our hearts heavenward. In such times, you are invited to pour out your soul directly to God, for though God remains unseen, the divine presence is always near. The scriptures remind us that the Creator of the ear surely hears every whispered plea, every cry of the heart. Whether you seek solace in private or let your prayers rise in public, whether you gather with others in a church or stand alone, you can bare your deepest fears and hopes to God.
I have witnessed firsthand the power of such earnest prayer. A member of my congregation, after much prayer, was granted a visa to Cyprus, where he lived for two years. Then, tragedy struck—a devastating accident led to multiple surgeries, and after the second operation, he slipped into a week-long coma. We persevered in prayer. Miraculously, he awoke. The joy was fleeting, as we soon learned another operation was necessary, and his chances were uncertain. His wife called in tears, and I could not contain the force of emotion welling up within me. In that moment, I prayed with all the fervour I possessed, oblivious to my surroundings, crying out to God in faith and desperation. He survived it.
You need to cry to the lord. Just meditate on Psalm 68:1-end and cry to God with your petition.
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