Overcome by God’s Promises
Friday, May 12, 2023
Fire & Smoke
May Colour Our World and Steal Breath From Us,
Doch God Promises Life
Abundant
Jeremiah 31:9
With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
John 16:22
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Words of Grace For Today
That life is filled with pain and sorrow, difficulties and failures, enemies and losses is no surprise for anyone with their eyes open.
Often in the midst of the worst that life serves up for us, it is challenging to remember that God intended us to enjoy life by giving help to others. God did not intend for life to be an endless party, ignoring ours’ and others’ needs. God did intend that life should be rewarding, joy-filled, and filled with vitality of mind, body, and spirit.
So God promises that though today we may have pain and sorrow, God has not forgotten us. God has claimed us as God’s own people and become a father & mother to us all.
What God promises no one can take from us.
That is reason enough to give every bit of effort we have into sharing the goodness of life with others.