God Works for the Good

 “And in all things, God works for the good...”

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28-39

Think about a circumstance in your life that you’d change if you could. Whether it’s a hardship or unfulfilled desire, in order to be content, you must accept that the situation has been allowed by God, even if He didn’t cause it. 

When I face such things in my life, I often pray, “Lord, I choose to accept this as though it’s coming from You. I’m choosing to look to You.” Then I can rest in the knowledge that I’m His child. Instead of feeling like a victim of my circumstance, I know I’m cared for and guided by my sovereign Father. 

I’ve also found it helps when we fully submit ourselves to God. This doesn’t mean approaching God insincerely and saying, “Well, Lord, I just want to thank You for this!” Be honest and admit, “This is painful and I don’t like it. But I choose to submit to You because You are trustworthy and loving. I choose to draw from Your strength for everything I need.” My friend, if you do this, your concerns will lose their power. 

Do you believe Romans 8:28? If you do, you can entrust yourself to the Lord, knowing that He has your best interest at heart, will take care of you, and won’t ever leave your side. When you embrace these truths, you’re on your way to contentment in Jesus.

~ In Touch Devotional - Charles Stanley

Look to God

 “The Sovereign Lord is my strength.”

Habakkuk 3:19

“God is alive and in control of the world and it’s events.  We cannot see all that God will do.  But we can be assured that he is God and will do what is right.  Knowing this can give us confidence in a confusing world.”

“Habakkuk’s feelings were not controlled by the events around him but by faith in God’s ability to give him strength.  When nothing makes sense, and when trouble seem more than you can bear, remember that God gives strength.  Take your eyes off your difficulties and look to God.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

God’s Ocean

 

“… I am with you always…”  

Matthew 28:20 

I think that we go to the oceans because we can feel God’s presence there. He is mighty, like the waves, yet there can be happiness and joy found there. Psalm 139:9-10 says this, “If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there you hand will guide me.” We are drawn to the ocean because its power reflects that of God’s. 
Only God can conquer the raging seas. Psalm 93:4 says, “But the mightier than the violent raging of seas, mightier than the breaker on the shore — the Lord above is mightier than these.” It is comforting to me to know that my God is stronger than one of the most powerful things imaginable. 
Also, the ocean can remind us of what God’s grace feels like. Psalm 42:7 says, “I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.” God’s grace and mercy sweep over you as a wave does. It makes sense why we are so drawn to it; it reminds us of the one who made everything.”

         ~ Anonymous  

He Cares

 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Apostle Peter and Paul (Philippians 4:6-7) are encouraging us to rely upon God’s care when we start to worry. The comforting truth is that God is always near and when we are anxious He offers us His peace, a peace that will protect our soul and body from the destructive effects of continual anxiety. Our part in experiencing God’s peace is to ask God for what we need and to thank Him for the good things He provides.”

~soulsheperding.org

“Let God calm your heart and take away your anxiety.”

In Christ Alone

 “and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.”

Colossians 2:10

“Christ alone holds the answers to the true meaning of life, because he is life.  Christ is the unique source of knowledge and power for the Christian life.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

“In Christ alone my hope is found, 

He is my light, my strength, my song.”