A prayer for holding on to God in hard times, by Christine Brown, red by Liam Martin.

Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God, as you have done until now, Joshua 23-8.

Well, these hard times were going through ever-end.

If you've asked yourself this question lately, you're not alone.

For many of us, life hasn't been easy in recent weeks, months, or even years.

We know God's word makes it clear in John 1633 that in this world, we will have trouble.

But when difficult circumstances happen, one after another, we can get overwhelmed by

the extended season of hard times.

So what do we do when hard times hit one after the other with no end in sight?

In his final words to the leaders of Israel, Joshua gave this command to God's chosen people.

His words still speak truth to us as believers today.

Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now, Joshua 23-8.

The Israelites were enjoying a time of rest in the land God had given them.

Joshua's life on earth was nearing its end, so he encouraged God's people to cling to God in hard times.

Joshua warned the people not to be distracted by other gods.

He knew the temptation they would face, whether in this season of rest or in the heat of battle.

They needed to be aware of the dangers of turning away, while also reassured of God's desire to fight for them.

Joshua 23-10-11 says,

each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy for the Lord your God fights for you just as he has promised.

So be very careful to love the Lord your God.

When we're in the midst of hard times and we doubt how things could possibly work out,

today's verse offers the answer we need.

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