Years of turmoil give us a
probable reason to lose hope in God’s intervention in our life. However, is it
really His fault? At times, we have unrealistic expectations of the Lord in the
areas of marriage, home, finances, job, church life, community, etc. We do not
have what we need, because we either do not ask for it specifically or because
we ask for things that are contrary to the will of God for our life (James
4:3). Where do we turn when life lets us
down? The Word of God is full of encouraging verses that speak to our
particular seasons of life.
We have no need to be afraid
of or discouraged by the difficulties and disappointments we experience in
life, because we have a greater power within us than is in the people and events
coming against us (1 John 4:4). We have
the Lord as our Helper to fight our battles (2 Chronicles 32:7-8). As we learn to walk in the presence of God moment by
moment all throughout our day, we will see and know without a doubt that God is
with us and that He is working all things out for our good (Romans
8:28).
The more time we spend with
God, the more authentically we come to know through practical, personal
experience that God’s love within us far surpasses anything Satan or this world
can use to discourage us. We are filled through our entire being with the
richest measure of all the divine fullness of God. We feel God Himself
completely flooding us with His divine presence (Ephesians 3:19a, Amplified
Bible).
God is completely able to
fill us with his power, which works within us. He is able to carry out His
purpose for our life supernaturally in ways that far exceed anything we could
ever dare to think or even to ask for. As we walk with Him and in Him, He
provides for us and answers our prayers infinitely above and beyond our wildest
dreams, hopes and desires (Ephesians 3:19b, Amplified Bible).
As we trust God with all of our heart, we start to see His victorious hand working in our life. Regardless of the outcome of any battle we go through, we know that Jesus already won the war and has given us eternity as our reward (1 John 2:14; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Ecclesiastes 3:11). With our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), we walk in victory through every physical, emotional, emotional and mental trial life brings our way.
Loss comes to us in many
forms. We may lose a pet, a friend, a mate, a family member, a job, a home, a
church family, a special material item that we love, etc. Grieving is healthy
and a necessary part of loss in life. Our tears wash away our pain as we submit
them to God’s care. He keeps every one of our tears in His bottle and He writes
about them all in His journal (Psalm 56:8). He
will also bring revenge on those who caused our tears (Romans
12:19; Isaiah 35:4).
God never fails to show us
His unfailing love when we put our trust in Him. He directs us in the way we
should go and He lifts up our soul from the pit of discouragement. He rescues
us from our enemies as we hide our self in Him. He teaches us to do His will,
because He is our God. His Spirit leads us through life on a level path, free
of any mountains or valleys (Psalm 143:8-10).
Prayer:
Father
God, You gave your Spirit to instruct the Israelites. You did not withhold Your
manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. (Nehemiah 9:20).
You provide for me in the same ways. You refresh my soul and guide me along the right paths for
Your name's sake (Psalm 23:3). Search me, Oh God, and see if there is any offensive way in
me, and lead me in Your everlasting way (Psalm 139:24). Guide me in Your truth and
teach me, for You are my God and my Savior. My hope is in You every moment of
every day (Psalm 23:5).
Thought for the Day:
Allow the Lord to show you
His ways and to keep you on His path for your life. - Psalm 25:4
