Numbers 32; Psalms 77; Isaiah 24; 1 John 2

“I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! …Has the Lord rejected me forever? Will he never again be kind to me? Is his unfailing love gone forever? Have his promises permanently failed? And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.” But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you? You are the God of wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations. By your strong arm, you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.” Psalms 77:1-15 NLT

How many times do I default to thinking that something will not work out. Especially when it’s not going the way that I thought it would. Instead of living with hope in expectation that God is in control. And that He will work it out in His way and His timing… working all things together for my good. Why is this so difficult sometimes? I am thankful for His word today. Shedding light on areas of my heart that I need to change. Reminding me of His faithfulness. That there is always a “But, God.” And He will make a way that is better than anything I can dream up.

“Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters-a pathway no one knew was there! You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep, with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds” Psalms 77:19&20 NLT

It’s so hard to let go of things that I hold so dear. My expectations and the places in my heart that I don’t want anyone to see. Because letting go doesn’t mean my hands are empty. It means that I am trusting God with it. What do I need to let go of so that I cling more tightly to Jesus?

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” 1 John 2:15 NLT

Thank you Father that you are not afraid of my questions, you welcome them. You meet me there, but prod me on to change. Help me to live in close fellowship with you everyday. Forgive me for when I rely on myself. I praise you for who you are. Amen.

Amy(amyctanner)

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