Just For Today God Works For Good
Just for today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything else to my desires. I will trust that God is working all things for good in my life.
We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 ESV)
Those who come from an unstable and insecure background often feel vulnerable when faced with something unfamiliar. They are used to controlling things around them to avoid any additional pain or disappointment.
When we have decided to trust God, we can relax. God “has our back” and God is “on our side.” We live in an unpredictable world and every day seems to bring new surprises, some of them good and others not so good. When we are surrendered to God’s will, He will work in any challenging circumstances to bring about a better solution than we could ever hope for or imagine.
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. (Psalm 37:4-5 ESV)
The first thing we need to do is humbly admit that we really do not know what is best for us. We often react out of fear and worry and try to get things arranged in what is manageable to us. While it is good to do our part in working towards solutions, in the end it will always come back to seeking God’s will and trusting His plan for our lives. Sometimes we may have to wait. Sometimes it seems, ‘the bad guys are winning.’ For a time, we may have to hang on tightly to God’s promise that He will act on our behalf. With a willing heart and a gracious manner, we do what we can in any situation and then settle down and relax knowing that as we seek God’s help, He is guiding us.
Prayer: Loving God, I am grateful that I can release the pressures and burdens of each day into Your capable hands. Help me to stay focused on what You say and leave the rest. You are a good God, and you work for good in my life in all things. Help me to trust You! Amen
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