Change & Adversity

Sometimes life feels like a roller coaster and we are wearing a blind fold. With every twist and turn the unknowns can cause our heart to drop in despair, wondering when the ride will come to a stop.

The truth is that everything is constantly changing and we are not in control of our circumstances but we can be in control of our way of thinking during hard times. We are to cry out to God because we know He loves us and He is good. It is thru thanking God and having a heart of gratitude that we will stop focusing on what we don't have and see what we do have. If we can go thru suffering with joy, we can be part of directing glory to God and suffering with Christ. We were not promised a comfortable life but we will have the hand of God to hold on to.

God's grace is sufficient and He is unchangeable. In God’s Word He tells us to have strength and know that He loves us deeply.

1 Chronicles 28:20a “Be strong and courageous…. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”

Mat 6:31-33 "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear? These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need."

Matthew 11:28 “Then Jesus said, "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Psalm 68:19 “Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day He carries us in His arms.”

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you, My people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to Myself."

From these verses God gives us encouragement, assurance, rest & speaks of holding us in His arms. God wants us to have peace and loves us with an everlasting love. We have limited vision of temporary things but God sees the future and knows all things.
We can find joy in the Lord.

Psalm 28:7 "The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."

Lord I pray that we place our trust in you and rise above circumstances to a place of peace. You are our rock and our salvation. Thank you that you love us so much.