A life immersed
in and dependent upon this world, often produces intense fear, anger and
depression, which plague our days. When our peace is dependent on our
circumstances, we live a roller coaster life filled with anxiety, insecurity
and stress. However, when we depend on God, and walk in His will, He fills us
with His peace, joy and love, regardless of our circumstances (Romans 8:31-39).
As we depend
upon God's grace through our difficult circumstances, people see God's
faithfulness in our life. We show them that He is trustworthy, and this gives
them the opportunity to respond to His grace in their life. When we rely on God
through our trials and the pressures of our daily life, we are an example of an
authentic Believer to new Believers, as well as to the unsaved.
When we seek
God's Kingdom first, He supplies us with everything we need: from employment to
retirement, for singleness and a fulfilling career or for a marriage partner
and a home in which to raise our family (Matthew 6:33). Even through rejection, dejection,
opposition and persecution, the Lord delivers us from all of our troubles (Psalm 34:19).
God's love
never fails to prevent us from drowning in our daily concerns. Every morning
His mercy comes to us in a fresh, new way. His faithfulness to those who hope
in Him brings us only good. We wait patiently for Him and His salvation as we hope
in His eternal promises (Lamentations 3:22-26). God is good all the time.
Prayer:
Father God, we
often take Your goodness for granted. We overlook the myriad of blessings You
provide for us all throughout our day. However, if we do pay attention, we can
find the thread of Your provision and loving kindness woven throughout every
aspect of our life. The only time You answer our prayers with a "No"
is when our request will harm us. You always work out everything for our good (Romans 8:28).
Thought for the
Day:
We can trust God with our circumstances rather than trying to work them
out in our human effort.
