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Hello , I'm So Glad He's Near!God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1. NLT.
1. Bad Stuff! It's no secret. Bad stuff happens all the time. We're not immune to any of it. Our pain is real; the tears are real. Unfortunately, we live in a broken world. I take Hebrews 13:5 to heart: For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
2. Refuge, Strength! Who do you go to when things are going south? Who does the best job of comforting you? A refuge is a place of safety and encouragement where your needs are met. God is our ultimate refuge. He has all the answers. And when you want things to change, when you need to get through a tough situation, prayers call out His strength. He is our God, our loving Father, and He is always present.
3. Never Failing! God never fails. Even if we don't understand the details, God is perfect in everything He does. I believe in His providence. Don't you? I live in it and by it. All Christians do.
Tip: Always trust your Father. Always.Prayer: Father. Thank You for Your goodness! Thank You for reaching out to us in love, grace, and care. You support us through life and every part of it. We long to be home with You. We desire to experience more of You, praising You, glorifying You, and showing heartfelt gratitude for our life in You. You are our God, our only hope. We live in You, O God. Amen. In Your Son's Name, Amen.
This message is from Garland Van Dyke at Bible Points!Matthews St. church of ChristPO Box 1522, Bay City, TX 774141915 Matthews Street, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 318-2463www.matthewsstreetchurchofchrist.com facebook.com/matthewsstreetchurchofchristWant your own copy of our devotional in your inbox? biblepoints.org/bible-points(It's twice weekly and we don't bombard you with stuff!)
