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 any personal issues of feeling inadequate. We mentally interject words and thoughts into a conversation, which are not there, and then we over-react. We feel unloved, rejected, and misunderstood. Then, we just give up.
Authentic Christian relationships survive the plagues of the world, 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 mates.
However, He never interferes with our free will, and our decisions may over-ride His will for our life. God wants to reprogram our thoughts, which are currently based on lies from the devil and our own insecurities, 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 deficient (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.
Prayer:
Father God, teach us to submit to You rather than to attempt to control our own life. Help us to bear the unsavory circumstances we encounter in this life and to be a witness for You through it all. We want to walk by Your Spirit on the narrow road to Heaven. Through Christ in us, help us to influence this generation, which is walking on a wide road that leads to destruction. Use us in our sphere of influence to point people to Jesus, so they will choose to end their life of negative consequences and reap Your blessings instead.
We love you and praise Your name forever. 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).
Thoughts for the Day:
We can rest secure in God, because He shields us all day long and carries us on His shoulders. Authentic Christians live in quietness and confidence, which is our strength. In Christ, we dwell in peace and safety forever, regardless of our circumstances. 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.
– Isaiah 30:15, 32:17-18; Deuteronomy 33:12; 1 Peter 2:9
