TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

“He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth.”  (Daniel 6:27)

TODAY’S THOUGHT:

We all have experienced problems in our lives. We face situations and circumstances that are discouraging, unpleasant, and maybe even painful. You may have received a bad report from the doctor, you are stressed out at the job, having difficulty with your child or you find yourself in the midst of some other difficult situation.

Life can appear to be going so well, then with little or no warning at all the storm comes. It is during these times initially when our faith is truly tested, because of the numbing impact of reality. Satan tries to make us question and wonder where is God. Negative thoughts attempt to invade our mind. Thoughts saying, God does not care; He doesn’t hear our prayers; just give up; things are not going to change. This is Satan’s job to attempt, to disrupt and discourage God’s people while they are encountering problems in their life. But it is a wasted effort on Satan’s part, because when you stand firm on the Word of God and His promises you are always victorious.

God does not stand far off in the sky while you suffer heartache and pain. God is not stern, nor is He cold. God is always there. God is in the middle of your storms right with you. The minute you call on Him, He is by your side.

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“If we can find the faith to surrender our questions to God, to choose to believe in His goodness, He will give us something better than answers – unconditional trust.”   —Richard Exley