God is Good

God is always active and constantly teaching me things in life. Especially this summer, as I set out dedicating my summer to the Lord. He, however has opened my eyes and reminded me of stuff when I least expected it and most needed it.

The other day, I began the project of cleaning my room. While cleaning out my book self, I found a book that I had received quite a few years back. It is called "God's Daily Promises for Students". I picked it up and put it in the pile to read during my devo time. It was short and sweet and something I knew I could handle doing daily. The first day though, I dreaded taking the time to open it. However, eventually when I did open it, this was the lesson that God had pulled me to for THAT day.

"Come to Me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Jesus
"When tragedy strikes or problems overwhelm you, do you wonder what happened to God? Do you wonder why He would allow these things to happen? Nagging doubts might cause you to question whether God still loves you. When you lose confidence that God cares about you, you are in danger of pushing him away and separating yourself from your only source of hope. When tough times come, move immediately toward God, not away from Him. You will receive comfort and gain perspective. Do you still believe that God cares about you even when troubles come your way? How can you learn to expect His comfort instead of doubting His presence?"

This was just what I needed to hear. I pray that you too will be encouraged and make the conscious decision to run TOWARDS God rather than away from Him when troubles come your way. He is there, ready and waiting with OPEN arms for you to run into them and He will give you peace and the rest you have needed.

God is awesome. The book goes day by day for a whole year. If I had put off doing this devo for one more day, I would have missed it and never would have learned just what I needed to on that day. That was just a huge reminder to me that GOD WAS SOVEREIGN and in control, even when it seems to feel like He is no where to be found.