Partners in Hope

When we say we have given our will and life over to the care of God, what does that mean to us? It means that in every situation we may encounter we have decided that we will obey the principles God has established for the guidance of our behaviour.

When our hearts are surrendered to God, we will desire to choose God’s way rather that our own flawed way.

Where we have done wrong, we promptly admit it and allow God to show mercy to us and grant us His forgiveness.

There’s so much beauty and goodness to see if we just take the time and opportunity to see it. Isn’t that often the way we are in life as well?  We easily see the beautiful things that are before us or that we intentionally seek out.  On days when life is going well it’s not hard to find things to be grateful for and let our hearts embrace a smile. But then the tough days come and the challenges pile up around us and inside us. Then what do we see? 

God promises to teach us to distinguish between damaging fear and sober precaution.  Fear paralyses and drives us to dark and lonely places.  Precaution helps us to avoid foolish mistakes and maintain safe steps. God knows that in life we will face troubles. 

We want to think and pray about our thinking because we know that our words and actions are often the direct result of what we think and feel.  If we want to speak and act well, we first need to think and desire well.