Hello, readers! I realize I have not posted in two months. God has definitely revealed many things to me these past two months, and I want to share!
In the Bible, God says He controls all things. He knows our inmost thoughts, He knows our desires, He knows our needs. God knows everything about us because He created us (Genesis 1: 1-2, 27). But, because we are sinners, do we really know what we need to live this life on earth?
I became to ponder that question this summer. Do I know what I need in order to live a happy life? I prayed sincerely for God's thoughts to be my thoughts, His desires to be my desires, His needs to be my needs.
I began to see how I was living my life in a selfish way. Yes, I was praying for my struggles and for my sin to not control my life, but I was praying for the wrong reasons. I did not want to learn from my mistakes. I only wanted God to make it all better so I would not have to suffer anymore.
Now that I am striving to live the life God created for me, my life has drastically changed. I am beginning to see God's goodness in everything, even in hardship and tribulation. I can see His love when people I trust say something that turns me off, because it ultimately makes me trust God more.
Here is a verse that clarifies what I am trying to say:
Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Even when it seems like our lives are horrible and everyone is against you, God is not. God loves you so much that He will let us fall, only so we can trust Him more. God wants us to live for Him and give praise and glory to Him. If God does not let us suffer, how will we ever see His goodness? God provides to those who desire Him, and is always faithful.
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
In the Bible, God says He controls all things. He knows our inmost thoughts, He knows our desires, He knows our needs. God knows everything about us because He created us (Genesis 1: 1-2, 27). But, because we are sinners, do we really know what we need to live this life on earth?
I became to ponder that question this summer. Do I know what I need in order to live a happy life? I prayed sincerely for God's thoughts to be my thoughts, His desires to be my desires, His needs to be my needs.
I began to see how I was living my life in a selfish way. Yes, I was praying for my struggles and for my sin to not control my life, but I was praying for the wrong reasons. I did not want to learn from my mistakes. I only wanted God to make it all better so I would not have to suffer anymore.
Now that I am striving to live the life God created for me, my life has drastically changed. I am beginning to see God's goodness in everything, even in hardship and tribulation. I can see His love when people I trust say something that turns me off, because it ultimately makes me trust God more.
Here is a verse that clarifies what I am trying to say:
Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Even when it seems like our lives are horrible and everyone is against you, God is not. God loves you so much that He will let us fall, only so we can trust Him more. God wants us to live for Him and give praise and glory to Him. If God does not let us suffer, how will we ever see His goodness? God provides to those who desire Him, and is always faithful.
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
