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God is more than able to handle any crisis or meet any need. He has infinite abilities. God is all-powerful, sees everything, knows everything, and is in complete control. He has no limitations. Nothing is too difficult for him. God is always able to make a way that will benefit you and fulfill his purpose.

Oh, Sovereign LORD, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you! (Jeremiah 32:17)

A crisis can be menacing and cast a shadow of uncertainty over your entire life. But God is far bigger and more powerful than any threat, real or perceived. Focus on God’s majestic character and the reality that this is the God who is with you right now.

Listen to King David’s prayer of blessing:

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. (1 Chronicles 29:11, NLT)

God is sovereign — that means he is the supreme authority in all the universe.  He is all-powerful so no task is too big for him. He is all-present and exists everywhere even beyond time and space. He is all-knowing and is the source of all knowledge. And he is all-wise, which means his decisions are always perfect.

God is holy — that means he is pure and perfect in every way. It also means that God is entirely different from us. His thoughts are not like our thoughts, and his ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9). He is absolute truth so what he says is always completely right – regardless of our perceptions, experiences, or understanding. His absolute righteousness means that all his judgments are just and fair, and his moral standards do not change; they are timeless. He shows no favoritism or impartiality, 

God is good —that means he always desires the best for us.

God is love and has demonstrated his love by the supreme sacrifice of his son, who paid the penalty for our sins. In Jesus, the Father has given us every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3). He is gracious and desires to show us undeserved favor and kindness. He is faithful so he is reliable and keeps his promises. His goodness also means that he is merciful and compassionate. He wants to relieve us of self-imposed misery and distress caused by our sins. His heart is moved by our afflictions and suffering. The glory of the Lord is His goodness (Exodus 33:18–19).

These are the qualities of God’s majestic character — our God who is infinite and incomprehensible. He is not overwhelmed by your circumstances and is more committed to your well-being than you could ever imagine.

Read the Bible verses that talk about his majesty (see “God’s Majesty in Scripture” below). Fill your mind with God’s words. Declare these truths back to Him in prayer.

God’s Majesty in Scripture

Psalm 145:3

“The Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!”

Exodus 15:11

“Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you? – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?”

Psalm 104:1-2

“Praise the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty. He covers himself with light as if it were a garment. He stretches out the skies like a tent curtain.”

Jeremiah 32:17

“Oh, Sovereign LORD, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!”

2 Chronicles 20:6

“O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.”

Psalm 93:5

“The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O LORD, forever.”

Jeremiah 10:6-7

“I said, “There is no one like you, LORD. You are great. And you are renowned for your power. Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings.”

Amos 4:13

“For here he is! He formed the mountains and created the wind. He reveals his plans to men. He turns the dawn into darkness and marches on the heights of the earth. The LORD God of Heaven’s armies, is his name!”

Isaiah 44:6

“This is what the LORD, Israel’s king, says, their protector, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies: “I am the first and I am the last, there is no God but me.”

Deuteronomy 32:39

“See now that I, indeed I, am he!” says the LORD, and there is no other god besides me. I kill and give life, I smash and I heal, and none can resist my power.”

Jeremiah 32:27

“I am the LORD, the God of all humankind. There is, indeed, nothing too difficult for me.”

Psalm 147:5

“Our LORD is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.”

Isaiah 40:28

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is an eternal God, the Creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.”

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!

Psalm 96:6

“Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.”

Psalm 103:19

“The LORD has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.”

Isaiah 40:17

“All the nations are insignificant before him; they are regarded as absolutely nothing.”

Isaiah 40:15

“Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales. He lifts the coastlands as if they were dust.”

Habakkuk 2:14

“For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.”

Psalm 115:3

“Our God is in heaven! He does whatever he pleases!”

Deuteronomy 10:14

“The heavens – indeed the highest heavens – belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it.”

Psalm 116:5

“The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.”

Lamentations 3:21-23

“But this I call to mind; therefore I have hope: The LORD’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end. They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant!

Deuteronomy 7:9

“So realize that the LORD your God is the true God, the faithful God who keeps covenant faithfully with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,”

1 Timothy 1:17

“Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.”

1 Corinthians 8:6

“Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we live, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we live.”

Romans 16:27

“To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.”

1 Timothy 6:15-16

“Whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time. He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.”

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In the midst of a crisis, it may be difficult to believe that God still loves you. You may be feeling abandoned, even by him. You may be doubting God’s love and goodness in the face of the hardship you’re experiencing now.

But God does love you and wants a love relationship with you, even when you don’t feel worthy of being loved. Delight in his love and let it become your constant source of assurance. Nurture your love relationship with God and experience his limitless, transforming love for you.

The apostle Paul wrote this to the church in Ephesus,

And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. (Ephesians 3:18–19. NLT)

God’s love for you never changes because he is love! Love permeates his entire being. No person will ever love you more, be as committed to you, or make a greater sacrifice for you than God.

Even in a crisis, you can experience God’s incredible love for you and it will give you peace, hope, and strength. To experience God’s love in any situation, you need to shift your focus from your external circumstances to God’s eternal truth found in the Bible.

Consider the following three characteristics of God’s love for you:

God’s Love is Unconditional

God loves you because of who He is, not because of what you have done or not done.

But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

God’s Love is Unstoppable

No matter what circumstance you find yourself in, you will never be separated from the love God has for you.

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)

God’s Love is Unfathomable

God’s love for you is so vast that it surpasses anything your mind can even imagine or dream of. But God created you to know, and come fully alive in His love.

“You will be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you will be filled up to all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18-19)

God invites you to embrace his love

Step 1. Choose God’s Love

We cannot know the love of someone with whom we don’t have a relationship. If a stranger loves you, it may not mean much to you. Even though God dearly loves you, you won’t experience it if you have no relationship with him. If you don’t know God personally, begin with Step 1.

The God who created the universe desires a relationship with you. His very nature is to love and He longs to share Himself with you. God wants you to know Him personally and receive His love, and the life it brings, as a free gift. [Find out more…]

Step 2. Experience God’s Love

If you know Jesus as your Savior and Lord and want to experience more of his love, this step is for you to take.

Cultivate your love relationship with God and experience His limitless, transforming love for you. Delight in God’s forever love for you and let it become your constant source of assurance in all you do. [Find out more…]

Step 3. Radiate God’s Love

God pours out his love in your life so that you can be a channel of his love in this global crisis. It is your privilege and responsibility as followers of Jesus to love your neighbor as yourself.

He desires that his nature of love become your nature and that you radiate that to the world. He wants his love in you to overflow to others. [Find out more…]

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God has given us a treasure trove of promises in the Bible, so we can have hope regardless of our circumstances. The best way to increase your faith in any given situation is to cling to a promise God has given you. By doing that, you are demonstrating faith in God’s trustworthiness and his loving concern for you. 

The author of the book of Hebrews writes,

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. (Hebrews 10:23, NLT)

We need hope in crises because hope is the promise of good in the future. Hope gives us the strength to face adversity. Hope energizes us to relentlessly expect a solution.

God is our hope because God is absolutely good and because he is already in our future. We can live in hope when we cling to him. The basis for our hope is God’s goodness and faithfulness in keeping his promises.

Understanding the promises that God has given us in his Word helps create an inner strength of hope. This divine hope trusts God to give us his best even though we may not have any idea what that looks like.

The psalmist wrote: “We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone.” (Psalm 33:20-22, NLT)

Instead of concentrating on the uncertainty of future possibilities, we focus our attention on God’s goodness, faithfulness, and incredible love for us. With our focus on God, we trust him to work out our future, confidently believing that he is able and will bring about all that he desires for us. Our God specializes in doing the impossible for his children and he wants us to marvel as we watch him work in our lives.

The Promise Maker

A promise is only as good as the character and capability of the promise maker. Think about who God is when you consider His promises to you.

God can do anything because He has limitless abilities. He is present everywhere, He sees everything and can intervene anywhere He wants. He knows everything, which means He has all the facts with which to make the right choices. And because He is all-powerful, He has the ability to accomplish whatever is necessary to fulfill those promises.

Above all, God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.

Ever-present, all-knowing, and all-powerful — those infinite abilities make it possible for God to be sovereign—in complete control of everything.

Fortunately, all those abilities reside within our God who is holy—and that means what He does will always be right and just. What He says is true and what He promises will be fulfilled.

The best news of all is that this amazing God cares about you. He is merciful and forgiving even when you disobey Him. He is faithful to always look out for you and your best interests even though it might not appear that way at first. He is totally committed to your ultimate good and well-being. And He never changes!

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psalm 62:5, NLT)

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. (Hebrews 10:23, NLT)

Our God specializes in doing the impossible for His children and He wants us to marvel as we watch Him work in our lives.

Promises for Your Needs

There are hundreds of promises in the Bible that relate to the needs you might have. We have grouped some needs into the categories below. We will add more verses of promise in the future. Go to the section that relates to your needs and reflect on God’s promises for you.

Promises for Your Situation

What are the circumstances that most preoccupy your thinking?

Promises for Your Feelings

What emotions trouble you?

Promises for Your Relationships

What assurances do you need related to your relationship with God and family members?

Promises for Your Identity

How does God now see you in Christ and how does your self-image need to change?

Promises for Your Future

What is God saying about things ahead for you?

Promises about God’s Character

What does God say about Himself and the guarantee of His promises?

The Promise Keeper

God loves you and wants you to have a wonderful future. Fill your mind with his promises and your heart with the conviction of his faithfulness.

“For I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. (Psalm 119:114)

I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. (Psalm 130:5, NIV)

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31, NIV)

So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward. For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised. (Hebrews 10:35-36)

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV)

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God is faithful, and you can depend on him completely! When you know this truth about God, you stand firm on a rock-solid foundation against the fiercest storms of life.

For believers in Jesus, dependence on the faithfulness of God is not an emergency action in a crisis, but a way of life developed over time as we repeatedly experience his loving care. God wants us to trust Him, to count on His faithfulness in everyday situations as if to prove His dependable nature to the world around us.

Believing in God’s faithfulness is often a struggle because our human nature is constantly urging us to depend on what we can see, hear and feel. But when we focus on our own resources, we begin to fall into patterns of self-reliance, worry, and even depression. We even start doubting if God is really in control or if he truly cares about us.

On the other hand, the Holy Spirit encourages us to believe what God has revealed in the Bible and act accordingly. Because God is trustworthy, we can confidently believe what he reveals to us. When we take the appropriate action based on His Word, we demonstrate our faith in him. As we persevere in doing what God has told us, we will see the fulfillment of what he has promised. We experience God’s faithfulness and dependability only when we live a life in full reliance on him by faith.

To rely on God by faith does not mean that we have nothing to do. The key is to act according to what the Word of God reveals. That includes remembering and holding onto God’s promises found in the Scriptures. That also includes doing our best as to the Lord (Colossians 3:23) and trusting Him for the right results at the right time.

That God is dependable does not mean that he will do everything we want. We are not his masters but God is our Master and loving Father. His faithfulness does not mean that he will act according to our plan and timetable. God will act according to his perfect will and wisdom for our good. So, perseverance is also important in experiencing his faithfulness.

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see…Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” —Hebrews 11:1, 6

God is pleased when we fully rely on him all the time in every situation. But it is a process that develops over time as our knowledge of him increases and we repeatedly experience his loving care.

We know that his Word is true and, because of it, we grow to trust in his goodness and faithfulness to us. As we see how God has proven himself to be faithful in circumstance after circumstance, our confidence in him grows.

A. W. Tozer, in his book The Pursuit of God, says, “Faith is not in itself a meritorious act; the merit is in the One toward Whom it is directed. Faith is a redirecting of our sight, a getting out of the focus of our own vision and getting God into focus.”

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God never wants you to go it alone. He is with you all the time and will never leave or forsake you. In fact, he even goes ahead of you to prepare the path before you get there. He is with you every minute of the journey.

The Bible declares,

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8, BSB)

You may go through dark valleys. There may be detours and cliffs on either side of the road. But there is no reason for you to feel anxious or discouraged. God hasn’t forgotten you. He is right there with you—listening to you, loving you, and desiring a closer relationship with you. Lean on him when things seem hopeless and he will give you the love, strength, and encouragement you need to take the next step. 

We are never meant to go through a crisis alone. God brings all sorts of people into our life– family members, friends, allies, co-workers, teachers, mentors, even strangers at times. They can be the vessels God uses to bring comfort and relief.

You are not alone. Jesus promised,

I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20, AMP)

Throughout your life, God is with you even before you acknowledged him as God. Now that you believe in him, you can focus on his presence at every step of your journey.

Just because you acknowledge his presence in your journey, that does not always mean it will be smooth sailing. The current crisis may last longer than you wish, and your situation may get even worse before it gets better. You don’t yet see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The good news is that God is always with you and will be there on your journey. Even when you feel like you are alone, he has not forgotten you or left you. He is right there with you because he highly values your relationship with him. He will comfort you, encourage you, and give you strength. He will even make you laugh!

Moses understood the importance of God’s presence in his journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses requested the Lord for his presence to go with him.

If your presence does not go with us, do not take us up from here. For how will it be known then that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not by your going with us, so that we will be distinguished, I and your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth? (Exodus 33:15-16)

Moses had a history of being with God and learned to remain close to him. He knew the “secret” of his journey was the presence of God.

He is with you. Focus on his presence for every step of your journey.

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The world says you’re supposed to be all upset, wringing your hands, wondering what to do next in the face of difficulties and crises. But the Bible teaches us that if we walk hand in hand with God, he will bring good out of bad situations.

The apostle Paul explained,

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28, NLT)

The Christian life isn’t trouble-free. You will still encounter adversity. But God has given you a new spirit so you can triumph over trials.

Jesus promised,

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33, NLT)

With God, you don’t need to fear. No matter how bad your circumstances are, God wants you to look to him and trust him. Why? Because he is able to use any adversity for your ultimate good. Yes, it may be difficult for a season. But in the end, you can’t lose because he is stacking the deck in your favor.  

Even when you can’t control your external circumstances, you can always choose your attitude toward others and your situation. As you focus on relevant Bible promises, God will help change your attitude. And through your changed attitude, God will also work to change the world around you!

When your heart is aligned with God’s Word, the Holy Spirit will work wonders, making something good and beautiful out of the worst of circumstances!

The following is a list of Bible verses. They are all God’s promises for you! The Word of God is powerful. It is the truth. Memorize his promises. Apply them to your circumstances by quoting them in your conversations. Share his promises with others to encourage them to draw nearer to God.

Abandonment / Loneliness

“Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!” —Deuteronomy 31:6

“I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.” —John 14:18

“But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,” — Psalm 33:18, NLT

“And remember, I (Jesus) am with you always, to the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20

Deliverance / Protection

“The LORD’s angel camps around the LORD’s loyal followers and delivers them.” —Psalm 34:7

“Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.” —Proverbs 3:25-26

“The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.” —Zephaniah 3:17

“As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One – I say this about the LORD, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust – he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the destructive plague.” —Psalm 91:1-3

“Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.” —Psalm 50:23

“The LORD says, ‘Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.’” —Psalm 91:14

“The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.” —Proverbs 18:10

“He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again,” —2 Corinthians 1:10

“How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you. You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.” —Psalm 31:19-20

“’Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,’ says the LORD.” —Jeremiah 1:8

“When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.” —Isaiah 43:2

“The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely. He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.” —Psalm 145:18-19

“The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.” —2 Timothy 4:18

“God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,” —Psalm 46:1-2

“I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, LORD, make me safe and secure.” —Psalm 4:8

“Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.” —Psalm 9:9

“He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.” —Psalm 27:5

“The Lord will fight for you, and you can be still.” —Exodus 14:14

“For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity. O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, how blessed are those who trust in you!” —Psalm 84:11-12

“He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.” —Psalm 55:18

“The Lord is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.” —Nahum 1:7

Difficulties / Adversity

“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,” —Romans 8:28

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will trouble, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we encounter death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!” —Romans 8:35-37

“Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.” —James 1:12

“And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” —1 Peter 5:10

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.” — John 16:33

“For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.” —Psalm 69:33

Provision

“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:19

“He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.” — Psalm 102:17, NLT

“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures; he leads me to refreshing water. He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.” —Psalm 23:1-3

“My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit.” —Jeremiah 17:7-8

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you more valuable than they are? And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life? Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won’t he clothe you even more, you people of little faith? So then, don’t worry saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.” —Matthew 6:25-34

“How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.” —Psalm 128:1-2

“Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people! For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.” —Psalm 107:8-9

“Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” —Psalm 34:10

“You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire…He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.” —Psalm 145:16,19

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God is at work in our lives every day. But sadly, all too often, we are so preoccupied with worry and fear about tomorrow that we don’t notice what God is doing right now. He is blessing you today with good things. Shift your focus from the future to the present and acknowledge the gifts God is already giving you.

The apostle Paul admonishes,

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NLT)

God wants to cultivate a gratitude-filled heart within each of us. Thankfulness in our hearts is our acknowledgment of the wonderful nature and character of God: God is sovereign, God is good, and God is a provider. God is loving. God is our heavenly father.

So how can we cooperate with the Holy Spirit to develop a consistent attitude of gratitude?

Choose to look at life from a gratitude perspective. 

Thankfulness is a choice. It is intentional. You can’t experience gratitude if you are focusing on negative circumstances. Regardless of your difficulties, God is still a loving, good God.

Give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20)

“The joy of the Holy Spirit is experienced by giving thanks in all situations.”   —Bill Bright

There is always someone who you believe is better off than you. And there is always someone you know who has it worse. The joy of the Holy Spirit is experienced by giving thanks in all situations. The secret to living a life of gratitude is not to covet someone who has more but to be content with what God has chosen to give you.

Look for signs of God’s love and goodness for you.

Ask the Holy Spirit to open your spiritual eyes so you can see what God is doing in your life right now. Watch for his fingerprints on your daily activities as he orchestrates events and guides your footsteps.

May you be filled with joy, always thanking theFather. (Colossians 1:12)

Make it a habit to thank God for all that you notice as being unique in your day. Be alert and anticipate God’s involvement in your daily life. As you focus on his presence, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to show you what God is doing in your life.

Meditate on God’s mercy, lovingkindness, and goodness.

There are times when we feel we deserve better. In reality, looking through God’s divine standards of holiness and righteousness, we deserve far less. It is only because of God’s grace and Christ’s sacrifice for us that we can enjoy blessings that will last for eternity.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1)

Be content with where you are and with what you have. When your life is characterized by a heart that overflows with gratitude to God for his goodness, you are the kind of person other people enjoy. Ask God to give you a heart of gratitude so others will enjoy being in your presence. Develop a habit of thankfulness and contentment.

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Sometimes we get confused about the difference between our needs and wants. But it is clear to God. What is it that you really need in order to fulfill God’s purpose for today? God will supply what you need so you can accomplish his plan. However, it is human nature for us to want tomorrow’s needs supplied today as well. Why? Because then we can see our provision for the future, and feel peace based on current resources, not based on trust in our provider.  

Since our Loving Father wants us to learn to live a life of faith, he asks us to trust him in the moment. Faith grows moment by moment, day by day. And as we add more and more “moments” to our experience of God interacting in our lives, our expectation that he will provide what we need for today becomes a reality.  

King David explains how our reverence for God is beneficial,

Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. (Psalm 34:9, NLT)

Our needs are tools God uses to develop our faith. His provision is more than sufficient. His objective is to help us mature in faith so that we develop the habit of living a daily life of faith.

It pleases God when we live by faith, trusting in his lovingkindness. God wants us to live in dependence on him. He wants us to rely on him and to realize that he is the source of all good blessings that come into our life.

God views what we need differently from the way we do. God sees us as his children whose full potential needs to be realized so that we can be fully mature co-heirs with Christ. He sees our needs to be what is required to accomplish his plan and fulfill his purpose. His provision is abundant and more than sufficient.

The following Bible verses are among many others that demonstrate God’s faithfulness in providing for you.

Heavenly Father, You are the Faithful Sustainer of Creation.

“The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” —Hebrews 1:3

“Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.” —Psalms 145:15-16

“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. ” —Philippians 4:19

“ Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing! Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” —Psalms 34:9-10

Help me with my needs, Lord

“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6

God’s Guidelines for Asking

• Ask according to God’s will.
• Ask believing you will receive.
• Ask with the right motives.
• Ask confidently with a clear conscience.
• Ask as you abide in Christ.
• Ask with a desire for fruitfulness.
• Ask with respectful persistence.

Ask, Seek, Knock

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. ” —Matthew 7:7-8

Step 1: Ask God.
Step 2: Seek the doorway for God’s answer.
Step 3: Knock on the possible doors.

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God created you. He fashioned every fiber of your being. He understands you better than you could ever hope to understand yourself. He knows every detail of your past and has a clear view of your future. He is not at all surprised by today’s events around you and by how they are affecting your life.

God also sees the consequences of decisions made today, even years into the future. We, on the other hand, are anchored in the present moment. As a result, our choices are based on limited insight and are influenced by what we believe will bring immediate happiness. We assume that what makes us happy today will certainly be good for us tomorrow. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

God wants the best for you. He wants you to trust Him for it and to realize that He is the source of all good things that come into your life. He knows all things and has a glorious future planned for you. But it requires that you turn over control of your life to Him. He wants you to trust Him with everything. He wants you to have complete faith in Him.

“For I know what I have planned for you,” says the LORD. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)

The kind of faith God wants you to have in Him doesn’t happen overnight. At the same time, it is never too late. Start today! It is developed over time as you discover His magnificent attributes and watch Him orchestrate the events of your life. Your trust in God will grow as you walk with Him every day and discover the depth of His incredible love for you. Then, as you get to know Him better your beliefs will be grounded in biblical reality.

Three Prerequisites to Experience God’s Best

Begin a personal relationship with God

God reserves His “best” for His children. Are you part of His eternal family? He offers you all His best, but you can only receive it through His Son, Jesus Christ. He offers you purpose in life, forgiveness for your sin, and eternity with Him in Heaven, as well as family benefits, while here on Earth. [read more]

Be empowered by the Holy Spirit

God has designed you for “supernatural living,” which is dependent on Him for wisdom, power, and resources, available to you only through the filling of the Holy Spirit. You can only live the Christian life successfully by depending on the Holy Spirit to transform you. [read more]

Live life God’s way

Are you living the life God’s way or your own way? Do you know how God defines “successful living”? Are you letting God have His way in your life? God changes people from the inside out. It all begins with a heart change that leads to personal transformation, which makes it possible to have healthy relationships. [read more]

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father. (James 1:17)

Father Knows Best

Given a choice between good and best, almost everyone would choose the best. But what is “best”? According to society, the best is whatever helps me the most quickly in my current situation. It produces favorable circumstances and accomplishes what I desire. However, according to God, the best is whatever helps me the most, not just for this moment in time, but forever. It produces favorable character and accomplishes God’s purposes.

The best is not the same for you as it is for me. It is not a universal one-size-fits-all package. The best is custom-designed by God. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into truth as you ask these questions:

Will this choice fit into God’s purpose for my life?

God created each one of us for a purpose and anything that interferes with that purpose will distract us.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV)

It is important to stay focused on God’s plans and purposes and not our own.

Will this choice align with God’s guidelines for life? 

God created the universe and established the laws and principles for a harmonious life. When we choose to live contrary to those rules, we will encounter unavoidable problems.

“Be careful to obey all my commands, so that all will go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and pleasing to the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 12:28)

God’s rules for life are like guideposts or guardrails. They keep us on the path to his best.

Will this choice pass the test of time?

The best is always determined by time. What is best right now may look very different a year from now or ten years from now. Circumstances change and so do people.

Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish. (Isaiah 46:10)

Our faithful God’s time frame for life is like a scoreboard clock that we can’t see. No matter what the score may be right now, the best is not obvious until the buzzer sounds and the game of life is over. God always sees long-range and guides us within that framework.

The bottom line? Only God can know what’s ultimately best. The purpose of our lives is clearly understood by him. Your time frame for life is completely visible to him. Only God is capable of orchestrating the countless variables of life into a journey that leads to his best for you now and into eternity.

“Waiting is the hardest kind of work, but God knows best, and we may joyfully leave all in his hands.” —Lottie Moon

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God’s plan for our life is usually revealed progressively, one situation at a time. Obviously, most of us would like to see the entire road map now, but that is not how God operates. He wants us to walk by faith, taking one step at a time in the direction he has planned for us. Taking that step without fear requires a communicative and trusting relationship with him.

God is your guide, companion, provider, and protector. You don’t know what the future holds. You don’t even know what lies around the next bend of life. But he does. And he is committed to caring for you. God is more capable and involved in guiding your steps and orchestrating your circumstances than you can imagine.

The Bible explains,

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9, NLT)

In a crisis, the end is not in sight, and the current situation is often confusing. In such a situation, we really want to know what’s next and what to expect for the future.

God knows all things. He knows exactly what will happen tomorrow, next month, and years from now. But he only reveals solutions to us, when it is time to take that next step. Why? Because God wants us to walk by faith, taking one step at a time as he guides each step. That requires a close relationship between God and you.

He is your guide, companion, provider, and protector. His intention is not to keep you in the dark, but rather to make sure to lead you to your wonderful destination.

Jesus promises: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.” —John 16:13

You can prepare yourself to receive truth from the Holy Spirit by:

• Humbling yourself before God,
• Surrendering your will to him, and
• Reading the Bible to renew your mind with the right perspective.

Then the Holy Spirit will direct your steps through what you read in the Bible, or godly counsel, or providential circumstances.

Make me understand your ways, O Lord!
Teach me your paths!
Guide me into your truth and teach me.
For you are the God who delivers me;
on you I rely all day long. (Psalm 25:4–5)

Direct my steps by your word! (Psalm 119:133)

What do You want me to do, Lord?

“But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. ” —James 1:5

What Does God’s Word Say

• About my hopes and dreams?
• About my opportunities and pursuits?
• About my troubles and adversity?
• About my doubts and fears?

Preparing Myself to Hear God

• By surrendering my will to Him.
• By humbling myself before Him.
• By renewing my mind with His truth.
• By having a mindset of faith, trust, and expectancy toward God.
• By being patient and willing to wait on God.

God Reveals His Will for Me

• Through His Word, the Bible.
• Through the Holy Spirit Who indwells me.
• Through other people.
• Through providential circumstances.

Recognizing Directional Signposts

What recent insights, impressions, counsel, or signs made an impact on me that may be from God trying to guide my steps?

Making Sure the Direction is from God

Does it comply with the directions given in God’s written Word?

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