What season of life are you in right now?
Some people are beginning new jobs while others are retiring. Some people are starting to date while others have been married for 50 years. Some people are welcoming newborns while others are dropping their kids off at college.
Wherever you are in life, there is one thing that never changes: God’s presence.
Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
So be encouraged this week knowing that the Lord will never leave you or forsake you! He promises to be with you every step of the way.
What do you do when troubles come your way?
Many people become angry–they grow bitter towards their situation and blame God for allowing such a horrible thing to happen.
Other people become sad–they cry and can’t understand why God would allow His children to feel pain.
While these emotions are natural, both cut us off from God. They turn us inward and keep us focused on our own feelings and situations and hardships.
But in John 16:33 Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
God understands that troubles are a part of living in a broken world. But he doesn’t want you to dwell on them–he wants you to run to Him and keep your eyes on Him! Why? Because He has already overcome the world.
What hardships do you need to place in God’s hands this morning? Leave your prayer requests in a comment below.
How many people do you interact with each day?
Most of us wouldn’t say many. Maybe our family and a couple of coworkers.
But what about the coffee shop employee handing you your coffee? Or the lady standing behind you in the checkout line? Or your son’s friend as you drive them home from school?
The point is, we have waaay more interactions with waaay more people than we realize. So why is that important?
Luke 6:31 commands us to, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” That means that we aren’t just called to tolerate the people around us. We’re called to love and care for and show compassion to the people we come across. Because at the end of the day, we’re called to always be ready to influence others and share with them the love of Christ.
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