There is a battle going on in today’s world…The battle is between the forces of good and evil, (as it has always been through the ages)…There seems to be crisis everywhere…In our own country, and in the rest of the world; strife and war seems to be the norm. And on a personal level, it seems as if the pressures of daily life, work, relationships, finances and civic decay are insurmountable. Do not despair because the Lord is with there with you, to rescue you, and give you peace.
Luke 1:37–and the angel of the Lord said: “For nothing is impossible with God.”
In the midst of all the chaos of the present day world, God is at work everywhere. He is enlisting soldiers for His answer to the prideful people in the world who think they have the answers; who think that they can control the destiny of their lives; as well as the lives of everyone else.
Psalm 13:5-6–But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the Lord, because he is good to me.
God has no use for prideful people who think they have all the answers and can control their own destiny. He, instead, chooses humble souls who acknowledge their weaknesses and ask the Lord for His strength to get them through each day of their lives. He shines His light through their hearts; and that light reflects outward to others; accomplishing His good and purpose in the world.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10– In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul said: “even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Do not worry or stress out about your limitations or weaknesses in a situation; for God will equip you and strengthen you, in order to provide for you.
He, in return, requests trusting dependence from you. Stay prayerful, and listen for His guidance through His Holy spirit in your heart.
The Lord’s grace, and the strength that comes with it, is all you need to face the trials of this day that is ahead of you. Thus, you can enter this day at peace, trusting that the Lord is with you and protecting you.
My Prayer For This Day:
Lord, thank you for working your wonders through the weaknesses of my human frailties. Lord, my fears and my anxieties, driven by pride and self-sufficiency over the years, kept me from acknowledging your unlimited power to help me in my life. Lord, your Holy Word has opened my mind to receive you as the true answer to life eternal; instead of the false idols put forth by the world. Lord, I thank you for your grace, as I come to you, asking for your strength to help me face the challenges of the coming day.
