How to talk to God about your problems

How to talk to God about your problems

What does the Bible say about talking to God about your problems?

First, we can know that God wants to hear from us about our problems because the apostle Peter tells us we should be humbly “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

There are many examples of people in the Bible sharing their problems with God and seeking His help. The book of Psalms records many of these heartfelt prayers.

Here are a few examples that show how to talk to God about your problems in different ways.

 *Problems from other people:* “LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, ‘There is no help for him in God.’ Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill” (Psalm 3:1-4).
 *Problems with sickness and health trials*:“Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled; but You, O LORD—how long?” (Psalm 6:2-23)
 *Problems with “the shadow of death”:*“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4)
 Problems with sin and guilt: “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin” (Psalm 51:1-2)

God does hear and answer prayers still today. And He gives us instructions about how to pray so that we can receive His answer.

Our Christian duty

We know that Jesus prayed regularly, and He expects us to pray daily as well.

During His Sermon on the Mount, He said, “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

*But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly*.

“And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:5-8).