Ash Wednesday Blessing

Patricia R.
on 3/9/11 5:52 am, edited 3/9/11 10:57 am - Perry, MI

March 9

My Assurance: God Is In Control

Jeremiah 32:17

During one of the most trying seasons of my life, I would sit
by the fire with a dear friend and pour out my heart.
Since this man was a good listener, he could sense when I
felt discouraged, and he would remind me that God is in
control. This truth became an anchor in my life; no matter
how much the adversity intensified,I found solace in knowing
that my heavenlyFather is sovereign.

The Lord has supreme and absolute rule, control, and
authority over the universe and everything in it. The
Scriptures state that there is “one God and Father of all who
is over all and through all and in all" (Eph. 4:6).

Consider the assurances that this truth provides for believers.
First, if God created everything and has complete power
over all, then nothing can happen apart from His direction
and permission. Second, we know from the Bible that He is
intimately involved in our personal lives and cares about the
details of each day. Third, Romans 8:28 guarantees that He
makes something beautiful for His children in every
cir****tance—even in situations that seem painful and
wrong. If our loving Father protects us in this way, we can
experience peace in the present and confidence about the future.

In painful times, how do you view God? Especially during
hardships and heartbreak, it’s important to remember that
He is in control. Focusing on His sovereignty will give you the
confidence to carry on. Reread today’s passage, focusing on
the power, love, and ability of your heavenly Father.]

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer 96179

Patricia R.
on 3/9/11 11:13 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

This is an excellent devotion on God's soverignty. He never makes a mistake, and even causes the not so nice things, the crud and mistakes that hurt us, or when we hurt others, to work out for GOOD if we allow Him to.

My deepest time to learn this lesson was during my very painful divorce, when I felt that my whole life was a mistake, and that I was robbed by God of happiness. I had this selfish thinking that IF, I had not been traumatized as a child, and molested as an adolescent, I would not have become the alcoholic nutcase that hurt my family for years with my distorted thinking and flip-outs.

So, when my husband left me, I blamed God. I would call my dear friend in Florida, and just rail on God's decisions. So many of my friends grew up in normal, sane homes, and became normal sane women who had normal, sane marriages and lives. That was not my case. My friend helped me, and reminded me that God works together the experiences I had for the good. My therapist told me that I would make a good therapist because I could relate to so many people who come for help.

I went to graduate school and got a Masters in Social Work, and have done individual therapy and group therapy with many people, and hope to do more.

Another time, I had to bury both of my brothers at a young age, one four years ago, and the other three years ago. God is in control was my anchor. I spent a lot of time meditating on Psalm 139, and the verse about God knowing the number of our days kept going through my mind.

Sorry to babble.

Trish

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer 96179

Hislady
on 3/9/11 12:20 pm - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

I find it very comforting to KNOW God is in control even when I royally screw things up or can't see anyway out. If I can just trust in this truth the outcome will be for good.

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