“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.” Psalm 73:26-28 (NIV) |
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Source: An Attitude of Gratitude | Laura Bailey (proverbs31.org)
Excerpt:
God has given us a gift exceedingly better than anything this world can ever offer: eternal life through faith in Christ. But Jesus never promised His followers an easy or comfortable earthly sojourn. In fact, quite the contrary; still, our fleshly selves grow cynical and bitter when we compare our lives to others’.
Instead of allowing comparison to thwart trust in God's sovereign plan for our lives, let’s cling to the hope we have in His promises. Let's set our sights on our heavenly Father, offering continual praise for His past, present and future faithfulness, for He “keep
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your many blessings. May we always look to You when we find our faith wavering. Guide us back to You when we stray, and remind us that You are infinitely better than anything this world offers. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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