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Oh yes, so good to me. Whether things turn out how I hope for or not, God is still "Good to me."
Solomon 2: 15 "Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are at bloom."
True joy is found in nothing accept knowing the fullness of God's heart and our purpose for living. You can search in everything, try every substance to drown out pain, have all the material things of this world, you are still empty.
I find that joy always increases when I keep my eyes on my purpose, and following Jesus in it. It always turns out that I am praying for others, and helping others, and letting God take care of me. He's got me!!
We live in a fallen world with constant challenges. But that doesn't mean we can't experience true joy. Not as the world gives it, but this joy can only come from knowing the truth. Knowing this truth will set you free. You may have set backs every now and then, but God will let you see it for what it is purposed for. Everything we go through has Kingdom purposes. I just can't say that enough!!! This is not our home. If you believe that, you are not seeking the truth of what Jesus said in His word. What is the hope you are holding on to. Who do you place your hope in if sickness is allowed to come your way, a spouse that wants out, a loved one you watch suffer from illness, you loose your job, or your position in that job?...... You can't help yourself in any of these things? The peace that passes ALL UNDERSTANDING comes from Jesus!
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, tells us to give thanks in all circumstances. Even the ones we don't like. Because the testing of our faith produces perseverance, and we should let perseverance finish it's work so that we can be mature and complete, not lacking anything of Christ's character being poured into us, James 1: 2-4.
Romans 5: 5, The Spirit of the Living God desires to be created in us so He can work through us. He is the only One who truly loves the Lord Jesus, and He has been poured out into our hearts. Whenever the Holy Spirit sees the opportunity to glorify Jesus Christ through us, He will take our entire being and set you on fire for Kingdom purposes.
Philippians 2: 13, "For it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill His good purpose." But we are the ones who have to be obedient and sensitive to the Holy Spirit in our everyday walk. God doesn't shield us from being made into the likeness of His Son, IT HURTS!!!! But somehow His grace carries us through. He makes us stronger. That's a good thing. The enemy tries to steal our joy anyway he knows how, but God uses it to make us stronger witnesses to the truth.
Consider this scripture, and keeping your eyes locked on Jesus when life takes you for a ride you don't like. Romans 8: 18, I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."
You see, it's all about God..... So keep all your hope in the truth of His promises. Steady your heart on the ground of His goodness. All He wants for this crazy world to realize, is how much we all need a Savior. His name is Jesus. Don't complicate the meaning of being a true believer. Leave all that stuff to the Holy Spirit. Just lead people to the hope you hold.
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Kim
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