Watch this: God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love. He's ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times he keeps body and soul together. We're depending on God; he's everything we need. What's more, our hearts brim with joy since we've taken for our own his holy name. Love us, God, with all you've got - that's what we're depending on.
Psalm 33:18-22
Oh how I needed this! How comforting it is to know that no matter what kind of day I am having, God is looking for me. He is searching for me because I love and respect Him. I am seeking to know so much more about Him and I desire His amazing love for me. I can't imagine what it would feel like going through a bad day without the assurance of God rescuing me. Just picture with me the moment you get a phone call that stops your world, in an instant. Something you were least expecting just became part of your life and you don't know what to do with the anger, pain and confusion. Now visualize the almighty God, your Daddy, searching for you, calling out to you because He understands the pain you are in. You see, He has been waiting for this exact moment when your world would come crashing down. He saw it coming, He has planned for this very day to swoop down and rescue you. See yourself being held in His arms while He shushes His baby girl's sobs, while He wipes the tears from your eye and puts His big, strong arms around you to hold you. He is patient with you while you weep, and when the time is right, He puts his big hands under your arms and lifts you to your feet. He stands you on His strong foundation, holding you up until you gather your balance. When your flesh is saying no, but God is saying yes, He will hold your body and soul together! If you are willing, He will tenderly align your will with His.
Now go and depend on God for everything you need. If you are in an unhealthy marriage and your spouse doesn't talk to you anymore, depend on God. If your kids are making poor decisions, depend on God. If you face an uncertain future, depend on God. If someone has hurt you, depend on God. If your health is poor, depend on God. If you've lost a loved one, depend on God. The list could go on for hours.......whatever the need we should find comfort in depending on God to give us everything we need. And then take it one step further, and the joy that comes from trusting in God and believing that He will take care of us, in all circumstances, will overflow from you.
Life gets hard, and the closer we walk with God, sometimes, the harder life gets. The more we die to ourselves, the more often we find ourselves sacrificing in the Name of Jesus Christ. We put ourselves out there and risk loss and pain because God's love lives in us, and our character is transformed into the image of His son. Moments like that described above become more frequent as God is shaping us into His perfect and finished product. So as we accept that which we cannot change, we count on God to rescue us!
Dear God, You make me smile with Your words of comfort. I can see You seeking me, worrying about me, and taking care of my sadness and hurt. You are an amazing comforter with our Words of Hope and renewal. I sometimes hate the pain I must go through, but the closeness I feel in those moments when You hold me..........that feels so good. Please continue to love me with all You've got, that's what I am depending on! In Jesus' Name Amen
Now go and depend on God for everything you need. If you are in an unhealthy marriage and your spouse doesn't talk to you anymore, depend on God. If your kids are making poor decisions, depend on God. If you face an uncertain future, depend on God. If someone has hurt you, depend on God. If your health is poor, depend on God. If you've lost a loved one, depend on God. The list could go on for hours.......whatever the need we should find comfort in depending on God to give us everything we need. And then take it one step further, and the joy that comes from trusting in God and believing that He will take care of us, in all circumstances, will overflow from you.
Life gets hard, and the closer we walk with God, sometimes, the harder life gets. The more we die to ourselves, the more often we find ourselves sacrificing in the Name of Jesus Christ. We put ourselves out there and risk loss and pain because God's love lives in us, and our character is transformed into the image of His son. Moments like that described above become more frequent as God is shaping us into His perfect and finished product. So as we accept that which we cannot change, we count on God to rescue us!
Dear God, You make me smile with Your words of comfort. I can see You seeking me, worrying about me, and taking care of my sadness and hurt. You are an amazing comforter with our Words of Hope and renewal. I sometimes hate the pain I must go through, but the closeness I feel in those moments when You hold me..........that feels so good. Please continue to love me with all You've got, that's what I am depending on! In Jesus' Name Amen
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