The center of God’s kindness…. (devo reflection)

1 Cor 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect…..
I was listening to a podcast yesterday and came across a statement that has given me great pause: “I am always in the center of God’s kindness.” When life is going well, I can so easily identify with and live this statement. When life is good, I can see His kindness everywhere.
1 Tim 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His immense patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive eternal life.
But when times are tough, my immediate response is to pull back. My heartache is God’s kindness? My pain is God’s kindness? In no way. But I cling to the fact that even in difficult times, God is holding me in the palm of His hand. THAT’S His kindness. Even on my darkest days, He is drawing me closer to Him, remaking me more in His imagine. THAT’S His kindness. When I am at my weakest, His people step in to be His hands and feet in my life. THAT’S God’s kindness. Thank You, Jesus.
Isaiah 55:8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for putting the idea that we are always in the center of Your kindness in my path. Thank You for the clarity with which I cling to You and Your promises. Thank You for wanting all of me, for loving all of me. Thank You for Your incomprehensible love and kindness, which surpasses all understanding. Draw me closer to You. Amen.
1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
Have a blessed day.