Life is hard, but God is good--ALL the time!

I was reading in Deuteronomy 8 this morning and verses 2, 3b, 5, and 16b stood out and reminded me of the words of Paul in 2 Thessalonians 1:5 and Philippians 1:27-30. Our trials, and those of our children, are meant to humble and test us to reveal what is in our hearts, to help us know that our life is in Him and in heeding His Word, and to do us good in the end. It is the loving discipline/instruction of our Abba Father.

May we have the mind to exalt Christ and rejoice as Paul. His and Silas' praise-filled singing in their jailhouse chains and pain brought others to salvation and strengthened their own faith. (See Acts 16:12-40) Life is hard, but God is good--ALL the time!

So, praying moms, fill your hearts with praise and thanksgiving. It will strengthen you and will strengthen those around you!

May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable.

If he said it, he’ll do it!

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (Message)