From the devotional "The Upper Room"
GOD IS WITH US
Read Romans 5:1-5
"Paul wrote, "The Lord said to me, 'My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Believing in God's goodness is easy when all is going well. However, when things are not going well, we may be more likely to doubt God. I have come to understand that being a Christian does not mean that life will be without its ups and downs. We have only to look at the lives of the apostles to see that their lives were far from trouble-free.
Being a follower of Christ does not mean we will be safe from accidents, indifference, injustices, or death. The radical difference is that we will not be alone when hardships befall us. God will see us through the challenges we face.
In even the most trying circumstances, we can give thanks to God because often in the midst of these situations we discover how close God really is. God is with us, not to remove us from these situations but rather to help us face them.
Prayer: Dear faithful and loving God, help us confide in you during our most difficult moments. Amen.
GOD IS WITH US
Read Romans 5:1-5
"Paul wrote, "The Lord said to me, 'My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Believing in God's goodness is easy when all is going well. However, when things are not going well, we may be more likely to doubt God. I have come to understand that being a Christian does not mean that life will be without its ups and downs. We have only to look at the lives of the apostles to see that their lives were far from trouble-free.
Being a follower of Christ does not mean we will be safe from accidents, indifference, injustices, or death. The radical difference is that we will not be alone when hardships befall us. God will see us through the challenges we face.
In even the most trying circumstances, we can give thanks to God because often in the midst of these situations we discover how close God really is. God is with us, not to remove us from these situations but rather to help us face them.
Prayer: Dear faithful and loving God, help us confide in you during our most difficult moments. Amen.