We’ve all gone through seasons in life where we questioned if God really have our best interest in mind? Some seasons are so hard they leave us constantly questioning what is God thinking!?

Fortunately, this a natural response to pain and we shouldn’t beat ourselves up about it. No one likes to face hardship and difficulties. In the midst of hard days, it’s easy to believe the light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

Personally, I’ve gone through seasons in my life where through tear stained faces I’ve wondered why God would ask me to walk through this. I’ve cried my share of tears and felt my share of hopelessness. I’ve suffered heartbreak that I wished God would have spared me from. I have suffered hurt that I wish God would have made disappear. I’ve questioned God and His plans more than I care to admit. I’ve even found myself saying I didn’t care what the purpose was, I just wanted it to end!

But then I heard the Holy Spirit gently whisper, “You don’t understand what I am doing, but someday you will.” (John 13:7)

Of course, I didn’t understand it right then and there, but later it hit me like a ton of bricks…I am not the boss of me!! Undoubtedly, God has a reason for allowing things to happen. I may never understand His wisdom, but I simply have to trust in His timing!

If this message hits home for you today, I invite you to take encouragement in Jesus’ words written in John 13:7. Although you may not understand today, you may not understand tomorrow, one day you will. At the appointed time you will see what He was doing in your life. God’s plans are always greater than our own, so take comfort in that today.

“God will perfect that which concerns you!” (Psalm 138:8)

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Yes, He is and so much more!

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The only thing your past can do for you today is make you stronger!

FACT CHECK: You are not limited by your past; what you know now and do now can reshape and/or change your future! Haggai 2:9 declares and I paraphrase, “Your latter will be greater than the former!”

So today move forward and remember your greatest blessing is always in front of you, never behind you.

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In 2 Chronicles 7, the Lord simply reminds Solomon of the previous agreement. If Israel obeys, they will be blessed. If they disobey, they will be judged. The judgment is meant to bring Israel to repentance, and God assures Solomon that, if they will be humble, pray, and repent, then God will deliver them from the judgment.

As it was back in the ancient of days so it is today. We need our nation to recognize that this bilateral covenant promise requires that we all do so en masse (as a whole).

The Israel nation as a whole (en masse) repented. However and obviously, not every single Israelite repented and prayed, but it was national repentance. There was never any indication that a small minority of the nation (a righteous remnant) could repent and pray and that the fate of the entire nation would change. God promised deliverance when the entire nation repented.

With that said, it is never wrong to confess our sins and pray—in fact, it is our duty as believers to continuously confess and forsake our sins so that they will not hinder us (Hebrews 12:1) and to pray for our nation and those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1–2).

We are in need of National repentance and we need all hands on deck! God will heal our land, but not until we as a whole (en masse) humble ourselves, repent and turn from our wicked ways!

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Many people think that overcoming this built-in native emotion is easier said than done and to be quite honest with you; sometimes it is very difficult to break loose from the menacing grip of worry and anxiety.

Unfortunately, we possess a innate proclivity to hang on to our worry and anxiety, partly because “we think” something bad might happen if we just let it go. It’s crazy to even believe this false truth, but we do!

I know I am preaching to the choir, but the key to not falling victim to this deadly emotion is to simply let go and trust in the Lord. Philippians 4:6-7 remind us to, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

When we follow these instructions (PRAY) than we are able to shift our thinking on things much more fruitful and productive. Verse 8 of Philippians 4 confirms, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

Inarguably, life is a constant shifting and twisting journey. We can shuffle our feet and mope about the path we’re taking, but worry and anxiety will not change the speed or route. Instead, we can enjoy the scenery, confident that the direction of the stream of Divine Providence will steer us toward a more beautiful vista. So don’t waste today worrying. Cast your burden(s) on the Lord (He can handle it better than you can). Take a glance at the flowers, or listen to the birds (Matt 6:26-34), and remember that the Lord is taking perfect care of each one of us and every single moment of our lives is ordained by God (Pslam 139:16).

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