God
has our best interest at heart, and He causes everything in our life to work
out for our ultimate good (Romans 8:28). Our trials may seem horrific when we
are walking through them, unless we keep our focus on our God who never, ever
leaves or forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5).
We
cause our own problems, at times, because we make our own plans and never
consult the Lord for His will for each moment of our day. If we will call out
to God before we ever rise from our pillow each new morning, He will advise us
about what to do first with our day (Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 143:8-10).
God
established all of our steps before we ever took one of them (Ephesians 2:10;
Romans 8:28). As we trust only in Him, no circumstance can separate us from His
great love, regardless of the outcome (Proverbs 16:9; Romans 8:35-39).
We
may grieve losses from the trial, but His love sustains us, His Word encourages
and inspires us, and His Spirit sanctifies us through each issue. As we spend
time seeking Him, He will surround us with His unwavering love (Ephesians 3:18;
Psalm 143:8).
God
is holy, yet gracious and merciful (Psalm 135:3). He loves us with an unending
love; and with His loving kindness, He draws us to Himself (Jeremiah 31:3). No
power in the spiritual or natural world can separate us from His love, which is
in Jesus, our Lord (Romans 8:38-39).
God's
love for us does not cease when our life ends; His love is everlasting. He
stands on the "porch" of heaven like the father in the parable of the
prodigal son, and watches for our return home to His loving embrace and
blessings (Luke 15:11-32).
Prayer:
Father
God, nothing in life - past, present or future - can separate us from Your
all-inclusive love. Your love is greater than any human love that could ever
exist, and You sustain us in Your everlasting arms regardless of our
circumstances. When we take the time to notice, Your love falls all around us
like a waterfall.
You
pour out Your all-consuming love on anyone humble enough to repent of our sins
and to call out to Jesus to commute His saving grace on our behalf, as well as to
those who walk in Your ways (John 14:15). Regardless of what we face in life, You
have already overcome a similar issue, and You are right there with us and in
us giving us the victory.
Thought
for the Day:
God's
love, which sustains us through every moment of the day, started while we were
still unrepentant sinners, and walking outside of His will for our life; no
trial is too strong, no endeavor too difficult, no future event too
insurmountable, and no demonic influence, governmental decree, mistake on our
part, person, place or thing can cause God's love for us to waver.
