Read the recommended Bible passages and the thought-provoking blurb below. Send your partner a letter or notecard answering the questions at the end of this post. Don't forget to pray and invite the Lord into your study time.

Bible passages to read and reflect on this week:

Psalm Chapter 86 (The Key Passage is Psalm 86:6-7)

You know the type of day. Everything goes wrong. Just when you thought you were breaking even financially, your hot water heater goes out. Or your property taxes go up drastically. Or the school is asking for more money for extracurricular activities. On top of that, no one in the family can seem to get along. Everyone is bickering. There is eyerolling, and the blame game is nonstop. Tattling and arguing are also abundant. When you have one of "those" days, who do you tend to call on first? Many women tend to pick up the phone to call a girlfriend, a mom, or a sister. Next time you are struggling, instead of heading for your cell phone, call on your heavenly Father. God is always there, and He cares. He wants you to turn to Him. He will answer.

When you run into trouble, who do you call first? A friend? A Family member?

The Psalmist states that he will call on the Lord in his day of trouble. Why? What will the result most certainly be according to the key verses?

Did you have any other thoughts or questions from your study this week? Share your thoughts!