Romans 8:35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity….?
When I look back over the events of my life, my faith has grown the most during difficulties. When things are going well, it is easy for me to shout His praises because I am so truly thankful for His provision, but times of difficulty, where I have no control, when I don’t know how things will work out, those are the times when He works with me on trusting and obeying.
Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you….
I have noticed during this season of “trail life” that He is working on me in the area of being on the receiving end of other people’s kindness. I’m usually the one helping, not the one needing helped, and apparently, I have a rather large stubborn streak, and I certainly “don’t want to bother anyone” with our needs or problems. Folks have their own families. They don’t need to be worried about us. Jesus, Help me.
Isaiah 43:5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you….
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your presence and provision. Thank You that I have found myself so often being able to give help and blessings to others through my actions in Your name. In this season of “trail life,” help us to be as independent as possible while still being grateful for and gracious about the help that we receive. It’s hard to need help, Lord, but sometimes we all do. And there are lessons in faith to be learned on the receiving end of help, too. Thank You for the caring, supportive people You have placed in our lives. We are so grateful. Draw us all closer. Amen.
Romans 8:37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.