Every time I log onto Facebook I read news stories about girls and women missing, kidnapped or being raped; animals and babies hurt or abandoned; the leaders of our nation more concerned about the sound byte than doing their jobs and other countries struggling to keep peace.
I'm so grateful we have a God who not only sees what's going on but is actively involved in bringing His love and provision through His people (including ministries) and the church.
Whenever I start to go down the road of "life is too hard," I force myself to say, "It's only too hard without God." I wake up everyday with two choices: Include God in my day or don't include God.
When I include God the day flows much better. I'm less likely to feel irritated by other people's behavior and then sin in my thoughts. I flourish in the tasks I set out for the day even if I am only able to complete one of them. I have patience and compassion when driving in traffic, noticing people's faces who are downcast, tear-streaked or look like they need some of God's good lovin'.
The world is going to continue getting worse. That we can't stop. Our faith in God and His Supreme plan supercedes all the sin and dysfunction that surrounds us. Here's what Jesus had to say about where to put our hope:
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
That's where my head rests especially on the days when the voices inside my head are screaming and shouting about upsetting stories in the global news. It's out of my control.
Life is hard enough without walking through it unguided with no hope. God sent Jesus as a love offering for our sin. He paid our debt in full. If we accept that payment and ask Jesus into our hearts, He will be with us forevermore.
Jesus is our Overcomer!
When I include God the day flows much better. I'm less likely to feel irritated by other people's behavior and then sin in my thoughts. I flourish in the tasks I set out for the day even if I am only able to complete one of them. I have patience and compassion when driving in traffic, noticing people's faces who are downcast, tear-streaked or look like they need some of God's good lovin'.
The world is going to continue getting worse. That we can't stop. Our faith in God and His Supreme plan supercedes all the sin and dysfunction that surrounds us. Here's what Jesus had to say about where to put our hope:
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
That's where my head rests especially on the days when the voices inside my head are screaming and shouting about upsetting stories in the global news. It's out of my control.
Life is hard enough without walking through it unguided with no hope. God sent Jesus as a love offering for our sin. He paid our debt in full. If we accept that payment and ask Jesus into our hearts, He will be with us forevermore.
Jesus is our Overcomer!
