GraceAbounds
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[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Just thought I'd share.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times]This really lifted my spirit this morning.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times]God sees our situations and comes to us right where we are, no matter what we've done. Just seek Him and His grace.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, Times]I hope this will bless another this morning as it blessed me.[/FONT]
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But I Don't SEE It![/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Although we can be sure that God is always working for our good and the good of others, even through trials and suffering, we will not always know exactly what that good is. In many cases his ultimate purposes will not be evident for a long time. And in some situations his ways and objectives are simply too profound for us to comprehend, at least until we see God face to face (see Rom. 11:33-36). This should not diminish our confidence in him or our willingness to obey him, however. As Deuteronomy 29:29 tells us, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law." This passage provides the key to dealing faithfully with painful and unjust situations. God may not tell us everything we want to know about the painful events of life, but he has already told us all we need to know. Therefore, instead of wasting time and energy trying to figure out things that are beyond our comprehension, we need to turn our attention to the promises and instructions that God has revealed to us through Scripture.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Food for Thought[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Does believing that God works for your good in a conflict depend on your ability to see what that good is? What happens to your belief if you don't see that good for several weeks, months, years… or not at all this side of heaven?[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]In these situations, we must hold tight to the wealth of promises in Scripture and look closely at those passages that reveal the character of God. In times of greatest uncertainty, we must consciously choose to believe that God is working all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). We may not understand what God is doing, but we can always trust in who God is and trust that he knows what he's accomplishing.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times] "'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Hope you have a great day.[/FONT]
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Fondly,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Grace[/FONT]
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Fondly,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, Times]Grace[/FONT]
