It's easy to get discouraged in waiting seasons. That's why it's wise to fill the gap between here & there by proclaiming every hint of God’s activity. We can make a list & acknowledge that just because God is silent in one area of our life doesn’t mean He’s silent in every area.
We don’t have to know the plan to trust there is a plan. We don’t have to feel good to trust there is good coming. We don’t have to see evidence of changes to trust that it won’t always be this hard.
We just have to close our physical eyes and turn our thoughts to Jesus
We may not get all of the answers we want to our “why” questions. But we can ask God to help us catch glimpses of His faithfulness in the midst of our pain and confusion.
God’s promises for you are in process. Right now. Even in circumstances you can’t see any evidence of good yet.
Remember, “not yet” doesn’t mean “not ever.”
Keep holding on, friend. God isn’t done with your story.
God goes the distance with you.
Don't ever let the Enemy say that if God is really with you then your circumstances would be different. Or better.
No.
God always loves you.
God is always for you.
God always has a plan.
God’s promises for you are in process. Right now. Even in circumstances you can’t see any evidence of good yet.
Remember, “not yet” doesn’t mean “not ever.”
Keep holding on, friend. God isn’t done with your story.
Do not imagine for a moment prayer doesn’t matter. Pray for Ukraine. Pray for divine intervention. Miraculous protection. Pray for the presence of Jesus to permeate households & hiding places & be a shield & comfort to them. Pray a psalm—maybe 27 or 31—as intercession.Let’s pray.
"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." Zephaniah 3:17
Unmet expectations and longings are tough on the human heart. What our souls are truly longing for, though, is more of God.
His best is the only source of true satisfaction. He is the only answer to our every desire. And we can trust that He’s got a good plan for good things.
God really does have it all worked out. The gaps are filled. The heartache is eased. The provision is ready. The needs are met.
Fully. Completely. Perfectly.
In Him. With Him. By Him.
Lord, I know this is true. Help me live today as evidence that I believe this.
Let God speak truth into those places left hollowed out and hurting from rejection.
You are known.
You belong.
You are important.
You are valuable.
You are secure.
And you are loved by Him. Without end.
No matter how much rejection you have faced over the course of your life… God’s Word says you are loved. You are treasured. And you are chosen.
Let this truth sink in deep tonight, sweet friend.
If fear of making the wrong choice is keeping you from choosing at all, remember - our imperfections will never override God’s promises. Because God’s promises are not dependent on our ability to always choose well, but rather on His ability to use well.