Partners in Hope

Whether a breakdown happened an hour ago or a decade ago, God is with us to help us work for reconciliation.

Today we have a choice either to live by our feelings or to live according to God’s truth.

To avoid the frustration and pain of trusting in wealth, the Bible repeatedly tells us that happiness, peace, pleasure, and real contentment in life are found not in money, but in getting wisdom and understanding.

God is with us to help us do that when we find it difficult.  We have the example of Jesus who continued through misunderstanding, betrayal, arrest, torture, and cruel death on the cross – he did what was necessary for us. He continued through the toughest of times and so He understands what we are going through.

People take all kinds of risks for all kinds of reasons.  We enjoy those doing acrobatics in shows.  We are amazed at what astronauts do in space.  Just watch a boy on a skateboard and there’s risky behaviour for you!! Jesus Christ also engaged in seemingly risky behaviour.  He did it for you and for me.

Rather than comparing and judging one another, maybe it’s time to appreciate the beauty that the different seasons and different rates of maturing and flourishing bring to the whole picture.