I know. It's so cliche, but tonight I'm consumed with how good He is.
I know for many, claiming His goodness is hard. Many have faced things I never have, and even if I have, I cannot say I understand because human beings are individuals in every sense of the word. But again, I am just consumed with His goodness. I love His character. He is unwavering and sovereign, and I am so grateful. What I can't get over right now is that even when things are bad, He is still indeed good. In my flesh, that is such a hard concept, but the more I learn about Him, the more I recognize this in Him. Isaiah 55:8-9 reveal that His ways are higher than ours, and you know what? I AM SO GLAD. If I was in charge, I would be a hot mess and zapping people when they didn't follow my desires. How amazing it is to have a relationship with a God Whose ultimate goal is always to restore the relationship. Sometimes that doesn't look the way we imagined it would. And thank God. In His sovereignty, He knows the whole picture, and while on this side of eternity, it might not make sense, I know in Heaven I will praise Him for it, so why not praise Him now? In Joshua 6, God tells the people to walk around the city once for six days and then on the seventh day to walk around the city seven times while blowing their trumpets. In my human mind, that makes no sense, God gave them the victory. God used Rahab the Harlot in the bloodline of Jesus. That doesn't make sense to human minds, but God brought the most beautiful thing. We don't know who is watching, or how God can use our circumstances to be a witness to others, but you know Who does? Him. Gratitude, joy, obedience, and trust go such a long way in the Kingdom of God. Lord, On the days I doubt your goodness and get caught up in my flesh, may I be consumed with Who you are. May I be filled with gratitude that of all your creation You chose us to have a relationship with. When I struggle to let go of control, remind me how very glad I should be that I'm not in control, because I would surely make a mess of things. God, I praise You so much for this beautiful life You've given me. Thank You for meeting my basic needs abundantly, the relationships You've given me to enjoy on this earth, health, a job I love, an opportunity to praise and proclaim Your Name, a country where I can freely worship, and so, so much more. Forgive me for doubting Your goodness and getting lost in myself. I'm so grateful to call You Father. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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