God’s Care

March 10th – 2 Corinthians 9:8

2 Corinthians 9:8

God tells us that He blesses us so we can be a blessing to others. But have you ever held back on giving? Whether it’s money, time, or resources, were you afraid you wouldn’t have enough for yourself? Have the thoughts, “What if I need this later? What if I give too much and come up short?”, ever crept in? When God asks us to give, He wants our giving to come not from a place of fear, but from a place of trust. Because when we hold on tightly to what we have, we miss the chance to see God’s abundant provision in action. For He is not a God of just barely enough, He is a God of overflowing abundance. And the more we trust Him with our giving, the more He shows up in ways we never expected. Maybe it’s through an unexpected blessing, a need being met in a way only He could orchestrate, or simply the joy of knowing we were part of His work. When we give freely, we aren’t losing, we’re sowing into something greater. And God promises to provide all we need. So let’s not be stingy out of fear, but generous out of faith, knowing our God will always take care of us.

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October 2nd – Psalm 104:10-15

Psalm 104:10-15

Everywhere we look, we can see the hand of a loving and caring Creator. And with all He creates, especially us, God shows just how deep that love and care go. Because not only does our Heavenly Father meet our basic needs, but He also blesses us with beauty, variety, and abundance. His generosity knows no bounds. And our hearts should overflow with gratitude at all God gives to us both material and spiritual. For on our own, we are worthy of nothing except death. Yet just as God provides for the animals and the earth, He also cares for our needs and desires. And He encourages us to be responsible stewards of the resources and blessings He has granted us. To manage those gifts in a way that honors Him, benefits others, and furthers His kingdom. A responsibility which reflects our love and obedience to God. And in acknowledging His abundance, we can find contentment, share with others generously, and find deep joy in recognizing the Creator’s lavish blessings that surround us.

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September 28th – Psalm 31:9

Psalm 31:9

Throughout the ages people have asked how a loving God could allow suffering in the world. And in the depths of my despair I too have asked that same question. How could my Father let me, His child, become broken, in pain, and filled with sorrow? But time, hindsight, and prayer have taught me that instead of asking why, I simply need to trust. Trust that no matter the suffering I endure, God always has a purpose for my pain. As long as there is sin, there will be suffering. And whether or not we know the reason behind God letting it in our lives, of this we can be certain. He will never make us suffer alone. For, “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart” (Ps. 34:18) Not a single tear we cry goes unnoticed by our Father in heaven, who collects each and every one in His bottle. (Ps. 56:8) And if we let Him, He will be there each step of the way. Lovingly God will see us through the pain, ready, willing, and able to fill our aching hearts with peace and gladness.

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