Micca Campbell

Sometimes God resolves our problems and sometimes He strengthens us to endure them.

After my husband died, I feared for the unknown future of my son’s and mine. My mind was filled with a thousand unanswered questions such as

“What will happen to us? How would I provide?”

My husband and I decided when the baby was born I would stay at home. Now, I needed a new plan. In the meantime, I didn’t have any money to pay for the hospital or funeral bills. I couldn’t even pay rent. My future was uncertain. I felt helpless and alone so I cried out to God for answers. Little did I know; He was already at work.

Barely two weeks before my husband’s death, he took out a Life Insurance policy on himself. I was aware of this, but the agent told us it would take a several weeks for processing before the policy would be validated. Since only two weeks had past, I naturally assumed the policy was null and void.

One day, I received an unexpected call from the Insurance Company. Though the policy had not yet been fully processed, they were going to honor it. I could hardly believe my ears! I knew only God could have done this.

My anxious thoughts melted like butter on a hot summer day. For the time being, my financial struggles were resolved. It was a huge burden off of my shoulders.

Here’s the thing. God goes before us. He’s ready to meet our need before the need arises. The way God cares for our sufferings can differ.

For example, while God chose to resolve my financial needs, He didn’t choose to save my spouse. However, He gave me comfort and strength to endure until my heart could heal. Nonetheless, God never leaves us helpless. He is our ever-present help!

The Lord may choose to remove your problem today or He may give you the strength and the courage to deal with it. Either way, God is answering your prayer. And if He chooses to leave you in an unpleasant or very challenging situation, it’s always for your good. God often uses trials to grow you spiritually, to reveal something new about Himself, or to make you strong and steady like a tree in a wind-storm.

We see these truths illustrated in the lives of Christ’s disciples. Sometimes God rescues them from the storm and sometimes He sees them through to the other side. Either way, the disciples learned how to pray. I call it The Believer’s Prayer.

In Acts: 4:24-30, which I encourage you to read, we see how the disciples called on God in prayer during persecution.

1. First, they praised God. This is important not only because God is worthy to be praised but it helps our perspective of things. When we recognized the power, mercy, and goodness of God, we’re reminded that nothing is impossible for Him. And our problems seem to grow small in comparison.
2. Next, they told God their specific problem. Often our prayers are too vague. Be precise about your need. Name it.
3. Finally, they didn’t ask God to remove their problem (that’s God’s choice) but to strengthen them in the midst of it. How often do we pray for strength until our hardships are resolved?

This is a good model prayer for us in times of adversity.

Whatever challenge you face today talk to God about it. Praise Him that He is bigger than any troublesome situation that can arise. Tell God about your greatest need, and then, ask for strength to deal with it.

If God sent you here to read this post, I know it’s not by accident. Because of this truth, my friend, I’m praying for you today. May the Lord’s abiding Presence be with you and may He uphold you with His righteous right hand.

Many have read the popular book called, Your Best Life Now. Recently, my son asked what I thought about the book. I decided to share my answer with you.

It’s human nature to want the best. The best for ourselves and our family. So naturally we’re drawn to any idea that promises such–which is why, Your Best Life Now, became a Best Seller. It teaches, if you think right, live right, and do right nothing but happy bliss and success will come your way. Who doesn’t want that, right?

The truth is you’ll never discover your “best life” through any self-help book that seems to have put a fresh touch on the old age lesson of “positive thinking.”

If we depend on our own intellect, gifts, and strengths we will never reach all God has for us because we can’t get there on our own. Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”

Jesus is telling us no self-help method will provide for you what only I can give you. We will never be able to better ourselves no matter how many goals we set before us. Consider what Peter said in 2 Peter 1:3, “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” A holy life is far greater than a comfortable life that is here today and gone tomorrow.

The only person who enjoys the “best life now” is the non-believer. Since life on earth is all they have, naturally it’s going to be as good as it gets. Why? They give no thought to God or the hereafter. Instead, non-believers are satisfied with pursuing what the world has to offer—pleasure, wealth, self-gratification. According to, Your Best Life Now, these things bring true happiness, AND God wants you to have these things. The bible, however, states the opposite.

God never promised us wealth, health, and happiness. We live in a sin soaked world under the influence of darkness. Jesus warned, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

While on earth, we are to expect hardships. That’s difficult to hear, I know, but perhaps it’s why Jesus said, “It’s going to be tough but remember, I’ve overcome it!” (my paraphrase) Though Jesus, Christians can experience peace and joy in the midst of trouble—but that’s not as good as it gets. One day, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Rev 21:4). So, the Christian’s “best life” is still to come.

Compared to the bible, the book, Your Best Life Now, is based on untruths. It teaches what most want to hear, but its teachings are false.

Consider the life of Jesus. He wasn’t wealthy. He didn’t even have a home. Also, take in to account what Jesus asked of his disciples. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matt 16:24). That’s a hard sell, “Guys, if you want to come with me, leave everything you care about behind.” In doing so, however, they were promised a treasure far greater than any treasure this world can offer. That’s not all.

The disciples suffered much. They encountered persecution, jail, and horrible deaths. Scripture makes it clear. The disciple’s “best life” wasn’t during their time on earth.

The bible also teaches, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matt 6:19). In other words, don’t stockpile earthly wealth. Instead, put your stock in what’s eternal–love, justice, lasting peace, unspeakable joy, and complete freedom of your old nature. This is your true life. Don’t waste time thinking about earthly things but heavenly things. No earthly treasure will ever satisfy your deepest longings for peace, love, and contentment like Jesus. He is your greatest treasure.

Unless you seek Jesus over this world, this world is the best you’ll ever get.

For the Christian, however, your best life is yet to come. And the “best” part is it will be far greater than we can imagine.