Monday, June 19, 2023

Beyond Our Circumstances

 

     Reading the words of the Gospel last week brought me to a place of deep gratitude and humility. It’s a good idea to go back again and again to the truth of the work of Jesus on the cross and what it means to us. That cross of suffering, where the holy blood of the most-high God was shed for you and me is a symbol of unconditional love, beyond human understanding.

     Living our lives with the power of the Holy Spirit, in deep gratitude, develops in us a perpetual focus on God Himself, rather than on our short lives on earth. Can we trust him with everything? Can we trust him through hurt and doubt and grief and worry? Probably an impossible task for our weak human minds, hearts and emotions, but God is worthy of our trust and praise.

     Looking back, I can see His hand and His strength through the most difficult and despairing moments of my life. He somehow, over time, works things for his good. Trusting Him with our future is easier when looking back with perspective. Kierkegaard said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward.”  

     Beyond your feelings today, trust his undying love for you. Beyond your circumstances, he brings hope. Beyond the grave, he brings eternal life.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6

Lord,

Our grateful hearts reach up to you. Guide our lives as we lean on Your understanding above our own. Lead us to trust You with it all until we reach heaven’s door.

In Jesus name,

Amen

 

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