The scripture does not say that all things are good, but it does say that all things work together for good. You may have a trip planned and something comes up causing you to postpone your travel…. You can fuss and say "every time I plan something for me something happens."
Perhaps God is intervening. This Divine intervention could be working for your good because you really don't know what lies ahead in the path of an interrupted journey.
Relax into living and understand that every delay, every interruption in your plans, could be your Angel helping to save you from a untimely event that could forever change your life.
God knows your future. Trust Him to intervene for you when your wisdom and vision are not enough. Whenever you are delayed for what ever reason….know that there is a reason.. in that moment that surpasses your understanding,
Dear Lord, I am bewildered by the angry world. I do not know the meaning of the flags unfurled. The noisy skies, the tortured seas; What sayest Thou, O Lord, to These? I hear the strident call to arms; above the scenes Of men in desperate debate; their war machines Defile the skies, pollute the earth. How much, O Lord, can peace be worth? Hast Thou in merited disgust turned back from man Who recklessly has broken trust and sinned again? Forgive our selfish lust for power And save us in this dreadful hour. Return, O Lord, return and save this wretched race, Save us, not by Thy justice, Lord, but grace, Forgive our foolish, pompous way, And save us from ourselves, we pray.
Deep within each "spirit" lies a coping mechanism. It is the "thing" that gets us through the calm, and it is the "thing" that gives us the survival skills needed to travel through adversity. It is something that gives one the incentive to thrive and survive when life runs amuck.
We all see others fall apart when the conditions are stressful, and we see others thrive in a stressful environment. When you look within, you will see where you function at your highest potential.
Everyday presents us with 24 hours of living. Within each hour we can experience anything from happiness, sorrow to joy and pain. These are things that influence our behavior. What you deal with at every given minute is life's goodness and life's challenges. The human experience is the one area where life is without prejudice. When it rains, it rains on the just as well as the unjust. When blessings come, everyone has their share.
God is a fair and just God. It is this God and His Son Jesus, that sees all people as humans. If the world is to be saved, we must adopt the "spirit" of Love. A love that guided a Father to give to the world the blood of His Son, so that we might have Life.
Adversity, abuse, criminal behavior, war is born out of prejudice, hate and jealousy. When you are truly a child of God, the heart that beats within your "spirit" can only be of "LOVE."
And only Love can conquer Hate.
I have learned The trials in my life are teaching me faith, forgiveness, compassion and love. I cannot imagine life without these lessons.
Words of Wisdom
Despair is never justified, and hope is always necessary. Life requires that we learn, experience and make mistakes. Imagine how nice life would be if it were always perfect… it would also be boring. lack adventure and not prepare us for the journeys end.
There is no need to judge self, just take life one step at a time, not concerning yourself with what others think about you, and never measuring self by the measuring stick of another.
When it is necessary, forgive self, then you will be free to forgive others. Forgiveness allows you to move beyond the muck in your life, freeing you to better deal with challenges.
In the years to come, you will look back and see challenges to be the greatest teachers of the lessons that really needed to be learned. Thank God that even though we have severe challenges, it gives us a greater understanding of how God works and inspires us to do daily spiritual work. This is the path to a more intimate relationship with God in spirit.
Affirmation
God is not a God of Confusion but a God of Peace…….
God is Peace
God's wisdom is always available for those who are troubled, and it is available to bring good to others. It is fair and honest, pure and gentle. God's peace gives you the wisdom to guide you to what is right.
Trusting Him is something we say we do, but our actions sometimes prove differently. Trusting Him means you don't spend time worrying about daily events. Trusting Him means that when you are in pain… you know that relief is on the way.
Trusting Him means that you will do what is right with a full understanding that the circle of life brings back to you…that which you send out. On Life's "journey," we are each in a different place. Life is good for some, others have challenges. But where ever you find yourself, keep God at the center.
Knowing that God is a God of peace, if there is confusion and evil in your midst…. pray God back in…….. To live in peace, we must plant a seed of "right living."
Friendship
Friendships are happy relationships, but not always easy ones. There is the joy, happiness and the pleasant association of a friendship. There is a magnetism of common interest that comes with being and attracting friends.
Friendships are tested so that we know those that are true and sincere, and those that are along for the ride. In fair weather, no one really knows who their friends are. When clouds hang low over your life and you are in a place of darkness, true friends reveal themselves.
The test of a true friendship is born for adversity. Loyal friends are there in good times and bad, to assist you in whatever is needed to get you through.
Joy
Joy is our supreme Christian experience. Pleasure, happiness, gladness may come and go with our outward and temporary experiences. Joy last through pain and sorrow and disappointment and makes us more than conquerors even over death. Joy endures in spite of all earthly things.
This great possession called "joy" cannot be created by man. Neither is it a natural product of life. It is the deep experience of heaven's cheer and comfort and satisfaction poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit when we believe on our Blessed Lord Jesus as we learn to love Him with all of our hearts. It is this grace that helps us to sing in our sorrow, and to hope amidst the tumbling of our fondest dreams and plans. It is the very throb of the heart of love and life of our Lord Jesus Christ within our hearts.
Trust In God
When the storms of life rage around you. If you are anchored in the steadfast Love of Our Lord, take comfort in His presence. After you have accepted Jesus the Christ as Your Lord and Savior, you have all the tools needed to face any and all obstacles.
