it's Nita.

Like me, you may be in the thick of it. But just because all things are not good, does not mean God is not good at all times.

This is the thought I’ve been trying to impress upon my mind. At present, it is not a matter of logic or reasoning. I know what the Bible says about trial and tribulation, but even then I can drift into complaint and woe is me. Not soon after it’s murmuring, criticalness, judgement, doubt, unbelief, anxiety, depression, fear…the list goes on and on.

After all, we are not promised a pain free, worry free, or even easy lifestyle until we coast into eternity. BUT… I refuse to stay downcast in the negativity and focus just on hardship and struggle. Yes, there will be hardship but I am not alone! BUT GOD!

And so I have to take heart and stand on God’s word. Here’s a paraphrase of a few scriptures that remind me to do that.

There will be trial and tribulation in this world but we are to take heart that Jesus has overcome the world. (John 16:33)

There will be cares but we are to cast our cares on the Lord because He cares for us. (1 Peter 5:7)

There will be weakness but the Lord’s strength is made perfect in us and His grace is sufficient. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

There will be discomfort but Jesus has already sent The Comforter. (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

There will be emotional turmoil but we are not alone. (Psalm 34:18)

There will be unsettling but His peace is perfect. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

There will be darkness but He is the light. (Psalm 18:28)

There will be sorrow but troubles do not last always. (Psalm 30:1-5)

Thus, with these reminders, with my mind and heart turned back to God, I look up and see! God is always there in my “theres”. My challenge is to put my focus and attention on the Lord, not my circumstances.

God is still good.

When I renew my mind to this truth and I am lifted out of the muddiness of my sorrow, my thoughts are refreshed and soon my actions and behaviors follow.

The storm of my soul is stilled by focusing on Jesus.

Thus, my faith is growing to maturity. Moment by moment, I am learning to stand with more fortitude on God’s promises over my life.

After all, I have seen Him move in my life before and I will see Him move again. Nothing is too big or too hard for God.

God is still good.

His Best. Always!

Nita