Life is pretty crazy at the moment.
I will spare you the details, but let’s just say things are different around here at the moment.
And it’s not easy. I’m easily overwhelmed, and it’s hard at times. Lots of times.
Through all of this, I’m realizing more and more that God is faithful.
In the easy times, and in the hard times, God does not change. He does not leave. He does not forget us. He does not forsake us. He does not revoke His promises. His grace still stands. He never stops loving us. He still protects us, even when it seems like our world is crushing us. He is still with us…even when we can’t feel Him.
Psalm 91 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. And it’s such an encouragement. You all know how much I love words and imagery.
Please do read all of it when you get a chance (it is really beautiful) but here are just the first two verses.
Psalm 91:1-2
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.’”
I always have to remind myself that God is my refuge, and He is faithful when I am faithless.
2 Timothy 2:13
“if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.”
Psalm 36:5
“Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.”
Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations[.]”
Even though life is really rough, God keeps His promises about never leaving or forsaking us. It still stands true that God comforts us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
I know this post is short today. But know this.
Whatever you are going through today, God will be with you. He is faithful, and His promises still stand.
And lastly, one of my favorite verses.
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
I’m really tired…so I’m not going to say much more. Please know that God is for you and not against you, and that He wants to work good out through your situation.
Trust. The key to everything.
Don’t forget to trust Him who formed you, created the stars, and know every thought you’ll have even before you think it.
Trust Him, for He is trustworthy.
Even when it’s hard.
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