Loved Always

Many of us have questioned God about the purpose for our existence and the reason why certain things have happened to us.  When God created humans, His intention was for them to have an abundant life.  Even though humans rebelled against God and chose not to follow His ways, God did not abandon them, but chose through Jesus to restore His relationship with us.

God, who knows everything, still allows us to choose whether we operate within His loving knowledge and care or navigate each day on our own.  God is aware that our limited knowledge of the consequences of our choices will end in disaster when we don’t consult Him.  However, love needs to be freely chosen and God has given us that choice.  Addiction is a consequence of our failure to trust our lives to this all-wise, all-good, all-loving God.  We bring pain and disaster into our lives when we attempt to live life on our own terms. 

God’s way is simple.  We choose to believe God is good, and regardless of what we may be feeling, has our best interests at heart.  In all our circumstances we determine to choose for God’s principles as defined in the Bible.  When our thinking and God’s principles conflict, with God’s help, we need to choose to live surrendered to His will and His ways.

Prayer:  Loving God, Thank You that Your love never fails, never gives up, and never runs out on me.  Forgive me for the many times I have complained that no one loves or cares for me.  Help me to lay down my stubborn self-will and choose to live in response to Your unfailing love.  Amen