Human relationships are usually
based on feelings, which draw us together. However, feelings may also sever the
association, because of a lack of communication and personal issues of
inadequacy. We mentally interject words and thoughts into a conversation, which
are not there, and act accordingly. We feel unloved, rejected and
misunderstood. Then, we just give up.
God wants to reprogram our thoughts, which are currently
based on lies from the devil ( www.theophostic.com ), with
His own words, which tell us the truth about our worth and our victory in
Christ. God chose us before the foundation of the world, so we have no need to
feel inadequate (Isaiah 43:10). There
is not one issue in life, which can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:31-39).
God builds us up (Acts 20:32), when
people put us down. His right hand supports us (Psalm 63:8), when
others reject us. He provides for us (Philippians
4:19), when Satan tries to steal from
us, and kill and destroy us (John
10:10). When we are afraid, He redeems
us and calls us by our name, because we are His (Isaiah 43:1). He loves
us and considers us as precious in His sight (Isaiah 43:4).
God engraves us on the palm of
His hands (Isaiah 49:16). He gives us sure footing regardless of the situation we
are living through (Habakkuk
3:19). God chose us as a holy, royal
priesthood. We are His special possession. We praise Him, because He called us
out of darkness and brought us into the world of His wonderful light (1 Peter 2:9).
Authentic Christian relationships
survive the plagues of the world, and the flesh and the devil, which attempt to
drive a wedge between two people. There are no issues in a marriage, which
justify divorce. A time of separation can free us from the circumstances of the
moment and give God time to work out reconciliation between both parties.
Prayer:
Father God, we love you. You are our strength, our rock,
our fortress and our deliverer. You are our source of salvation and our
stronghold in times of trouble. We take refuge in You. We call on You, who are
worthy of praise, and You save us from those who would bring us harm (Psalm
18:1-3). We give You all the praise that is worthy of Your name.
Thank You for keeping us as the apple of Your eye (Psalm
17:8).
Thought for the Day:
We can rest secure in God,
because He shields us all day long and carries us on His shoulders. -
Deuteronomy 33:12
