Frustration

In the past, I let my hurt feelings affect intimacy with my Father. I let the wrongs others committed against me make me bitter towards others and God. Then, I realized the real culprit actually deserving of my hatred and resentment is Satan. Satan tried to use my pain to prevent me from drawing near to God. But God never was the one at fault. How inscrutable are His ways, how unsearchable are His judgments. Now, I know better. I am a child of God. I am a coheir with Christ, chosen in Him from the foundation of the world. Seated with him in the heavenly places. In Him, all the promises of God for me are yes in Christ Jesus. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.

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