A good God

I am so thankful that we have a good God! I just went out with a friend this morning for brunch, and was reminded of how good our God truly is! He may have funny ways of working things out, but He is in control and that is so awesome! I read a devotion this morning out of abook, from K-LOVE, that I have never used and just found it to be very encouraging, so I am going to post it on here!

"Staying the Course"
Endurance means "staying the course". But endurance is only a word until you have to deal with a strife-torn marriage, the long road back from bankruptcy, divorce or illness, the rebuilding of your life, or the required preparation of success in any field. It takes commitment to keep going when friends fail you, discouragement whispers "give up", and doubt says "it cant be done." That's when endurance takes on new meaning. It becomes your anchor in the storm, your compass in times of confusion, and the head of steam that gets you up the next hill.

Remember, God knows when to discontinue a trial because its purpose has been fulfilled. And He gives us 2 great promises: (1)His comforting presence. (2)The assurance that He wont permit more pressure than we can handle.

But there's another reason- others are watching! Paul writes, "People are watching us as we stay at our post...working hard, working late, working without eating; with a pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness and honest love; when we're telling the truth...when God's showing His power; when we're doing our best setting things right; when we're praised, and when we're blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God...immersed in tears yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing at all, having it all" (1Cor. 6:1-10). That's called "staying the course."

*Challenge- Stay strong and live life "staying on the course"