Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
My daily devo this morning contained this gem: “Remember, I am a God of abundance.” That is so easy for me to forget this time of year. I’m in survival mode. The kids are in summer mode. The school days keep coming, and we’re all just hanging on, trying to make it to exams.
Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
That mindset doesn’t feel very abundant, but today’s verse reminds me that it’s *my* mindset that has stifled God’s abundance. When I take the time to purposefully shift my perspective to focus on the good things, they *are* abundant. Counting those blessings can keep me busy for a very long time, but if I don’t take the time to manually shift my perspective, the soul-draining things are so large they are hard to see around.
Romans 8:33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.
Precious Savior, Thank You that You are a God of abundance, that even in our trials, You shower us with blessings. Help us to take the time, to expend the energy, to look for and see Your blessings always, even when we are exhausted and just trying to survive. Especially then. Amen.
Romans 8:34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Have a blessed day.