Psalm 32:10-11
The sorrows of the wicked are many, but the one who trusts in the Lord, goodness will surround him.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones;
And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
God controls and allows every detail of our lives. Nothing happens without His knowledge and approval.
Every day, little changes
in schedule or small irritations occur. Every day, we can choose to let these
obstacles upset us, or we can rest in the knowledge that God lovingly ordained
them as small irritants to help us look to and rely on Him. For example, we can
grumble about the frustrating traffic jam that is keeping us from getting
somewhere on time, or we can remember that God knows about our deadlines and
view the time sitting in traffic as an opportunity to pray. We can complain, or
we can rejoice.
Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel said the following:
“Of all people, Christians have reason to be most joyous. God has forgiven us of our sins, and we have the hope of eternal life with Jesus Christ. Our relationship with God has been restored through Jesus Christ, so we may now pray without ceasing. Prayer is the constant awareness of and communion with God and the awe that we have as we worship Him. So, in everything, we give thanks. We know our life is in God’s hands and His purpose. Nothing can happen to me except God allows it. And if God allows it to happen to me, He has a purpose for it. We are to be a joyful church, a praying church and a thankful church. ‘This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’”
Yes, life happens and I hope that we allow the knowledge that we are continually surrounded by God’s unfailing love to permeate our lives and chase away all of our complaints and fears.
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