“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.” Psalms 73:28 NIV
When life gets difficult, it is quite easy to slip into a negative cycle of thinking, viewing ourselves as victims and our life as a series of bad events. When a tragedy darkens our world and casts a black shadow on our future, it is tempting to become blind to the good in our life. In moments like that, when I feel my life devoid of any good, struggling to go on through the day, this verse brings a breathe of fresh hope and helps me shift my perspective: “But as for me, God’s presence is my good.” God’s Presence Is Our Good. On one side there is the devastating loss, the uncertain future, the hard days full of overwhelming grief and pain, and the stressful transition to another kind of life, a life that we don’t want nor would we have chosen for ourselves . And on the other side is God’s presence and this is our good that nothing and nobody can take away from us. God’s presence with us and in us is all that matters. It means that we are loved all the time and for eternity. We can rest, we can stop striving, we can stop worrying, we lack nothing because He is our Shepherd. God’s presence means comfort and security. By His indwelling, the Holy Spirit comforts us in all our troubles. There is nothing that compares to the comfort of God. In fact, God comforts us by the truths in His eternal Word that stands forever and by His promises for a glorious future incomparable to our present troubles. His comforting presence imparts fresh revelation and brings healing to every wound no matter how deep it is. God’s presence brings joy and peace too. Yes, it is possible to feel simultaneously sorrow and joy, doubt and confidence, anxiety, and peace. This is the paradox of living life in the flesh on this earth. Peace and joy in the Lord are not just fleeting emotions, they are deeply rooted confidence in the goodness and love of God, and His purpose and plan for our lives. When we start to live believing that God’s presence is our good, making Him our refuge, then something wonderful happens. We start to experience and see God’s deeds of goodness and love scattered throughout our day!!!
Father thank You for this day and the strength we have walking with You in it. Lord let Your abundant blessings pour out as a river upon my friend and family today. Lord what a blessing You are to us every day. Lord when we fail to hold Your hand as we walk, we stumble and fall. Lord when we fail to keep focused on the goal and the things above, we are overtaken with the passing pleasures of this world. Lord help us remember that our lives are not about us but about serving You and by serving those around us. Lord use my friend to serve others today with Your heart. Daddy we love you amen. Be a blessing. Love you !
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