No matter what gets thrown smack dab in the middle of our "race" -- God's plan still remains intact. Our purpose doesn't end at the rock in the road! Our journey continues on to the other side. All of the hurdle jumping and obstacle maneuvering develops character and endurance in us that becomes the needed
strength for us to press on to the prize!
Father, even in the midst of the temptations and trials, we can
have the confidence that You are working it all out for our ultimate good
because Your Word declares it so. We trust You. We believe in Your love, a love that
wants the best for Your children, a love that sees the end from the beginning,
a love that doesn't see a situation in a temporal sense but by the
eternal.
We so often only see what is right in front of us; failing to remember
that even when we can't see it You ARE working behind the scenes! Help
us, Lord, to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus! As our example, He
endured the race that was set before Him even to the point of death. What appeared, in the natural, as a tragedy
was actually a victory! Lord, help us not to limit our sight on circumstances,
setbacks, or on a single chapter in our lives... We commit to press
on despite the current "backdrop" in our race KNOWING that the
scenery is going to change and ultimate victory is ours through Jesus! Amen!
"God
blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will
receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James
1:12
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who
for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2
