God's word is so amazing. No matter what you're going through God's word has some piece of information, wisdom or tool to help you get through it.
There's a situation in my life that I would really like to see changed but something that I have absolutely no control over. (That's a growing experience for me!) I've been battling with the thoughts that say, "God really can't do anything because He's given us free will so unless the person or persons choose the right action, God's hands are tied." The thing is, I believe that statement is true to a certain degree because the fact is, God is not going to force His will over ours.
However, God has given us His word that gives us insight and understanding and faith to believe God for the impossible. It says in Rom. 8:28 that God will work all things together for good to those who love God and called according to His purpose. This was one of the first scriptures I memorized and it is one that I often direct back to God saying, "OK, God. You said that all things work together for my good so work good out of this situation!" 2 Cor. 9:8 is a good one. "God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." This is another one that I bring to God's attention on a regular basis.
So no matter what your situation is, you can build your faith to believe God for a change if you're basing it on His word. After all, God's word is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. '"Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?' |