This week has been a hard week for our family. Last night I had to get refocused, put my fears to rest, build my faith, and turn up my steadfast resolve to PRAISE God, to THANK God, and to TRUST God!
God is teaching me that He is sovereign which means that He is orchestrating every detail of my life. Nothing happens without His OK. I have to believe that when He allows us to walk through tough places, He is using that circumstance to build our character, perseverance, long-suffering, resolve, and our faith in Him. But that isn’t all, His will for my life is only a piece of the puzzle through which He is accomplishing His greater plan and purpose.
God is teaching me that He never changes. His love for me doesn’t change. His will for my life doesn’t change. Even when we face challenging times–job loss, sickness in our body, death of a loved one, hurt relationships, or whatever situation relates to you–God’s love is the same for us. He isn’t punishing us through those situations; we live in a fallen world, bad things do happen. But God is our rescuer; He never abandons the works of His hands! This too shall pass.
God is teaching me that He is at work in my life. Though I wake up and experience the same circumstance, I know that I know that God is working. He won’t tarry for long. He will never leave or forsake us, which allows us to confidently declare that He is our helper! Don’t be afraid! (Hebrews 13:5, NIV). Listen, I know it is difficult at times to muster up the courage to change the way we think about our present circumstance, but unless we do, we won’t experience the true peace of God, allowing Him to lead us and not fear!!
So, what shall we do then? I say, let’s shout the goodness of God from the rooftops! Shout out His name! We are His!! Lift your hands because He sets us free!! God, You are sovereign! You never change! and You are working in our life!
Please take a moment to crank up the volume on this song!! Be encouraged as you listen to the words and set your own praise loose in the middle of your hard place!!
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