I am blown away when I stop to think about what a merciful and gracious God we have watching over us. I am so thankful to Him for always giving me another chance even though I don't deserve it. He has never failed me no matter how many times I have failed Him. I do not always understand His ways, but I know that they are higher than my ways, just as His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. He corrects me when I am wrong and draws me back to Him when I attempt to wander down dangerous paths. And sometimes He wisely allows me to experience the consequences of a life lived without seeking His guidance so that I may be reminded that a life without God at the center is a dark and lonely road.
He loves me enough to allow trials and tests of faith in my life and helps me to remember that the way I choose to handle them is much more important than the trial or test itself. He gives me understanding to know that any struggle I must walk through is His way of teaching me and humbling me and molding me into the person that I know He wants me to become. But He never leaves me to fight or suffer alone. He is always there that I may seek and rely on His comfort and strength during these times to see me through. And His Word reassures me that there is divine purpose in everything.
He never gives up on me even when I have given up on myself. He gives me the wisdom to accept His will for me and the understanding I need to work through discouragement and disappointments with a still hopeful heart. He sent Jesus to the Earth to die for all of my sins so that I may be happy and free to rest in His love forever. I have everything because I have Him. He is all that I need. He loves me as I am and I am thankful beyond words for the grace, mercy and unconditional love that He shows me every single day of my life. He brings me peace when I am anxious, comfort when I am hurting and strength when I feel I can't go on. He is the one true, unfailing constant in this life.
We have an amazing and awesome God!
"Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
