It occurred to me the other night that so many times I read the Word and only really take in God's promises as "nice sayings" or "a nice thought" instead of really grasping what those statements mean for me.
His grace is sufficient for me. It is not just a nice saying. It is everything. I believe the Bible to be infallible and as such these words that I read are not merely fiction or inspirational sayings, they are fact. His grace IS sufficient for me. How comforting that despite my inordinate number of sins he IS sufficient. God is not lacking in the ability to forgive for my sins. This, of course, doesn't mean that I don't bother attempting to be more Christ-like and less sinful, but that I am never "too far gone" for God. I am not beyond redemption.
If you are like me then you may occasionally read things in the Bible without fully understanding the truth and power behind those words. God's words are immensely powerful. He spoke the world into being. That's the power of the Word of God. When God says that he will meet our needs it is true. It is not something to be hoped for or earned. It is a statement of fact. He will do it.
The fulfilling of my needs tends to stay firmly in the physical realm for me most of the time. I rarely think about the emotional needs that God promises to fulfill. He promises to fulfill my desire for companionship, love, support and..........affection. There's an interesting thought! I need affection. It doesn't mean that it must be romantic in nature but it is a fundamental need that each person has. I used to think I was immune to that particular need but after a period of time with no affection it really drains you. We are designed to be in relationships that are affectionate and loving. So when I find myself with the lack of affection I crave, God promises to fulfill my need and I don't think that it is necessarily through an actual person. God can fulfill my need for affection without anyone but the two of us involved. That is too cool! My God is amazing and I am lucky to have an opportunity to experience how creatively and perfectly he fulfills my every need.
I don't know what need you may have, or what it may look like. I DO know that God promises to meet it. It may not be in the way we hope (I would have ideally had a wonderful loving husband who was crazy about God to give me affection, but God doesn't want that for me); however, God is never wrong about our needs. He doesn't forget or misread the signs. He is aware far more than we are what our needs are and sometimes I think that he directs us on our path by meeting needs we didn't know we had in ways we would never believe. So please remember that God's promises for you are real and that He is going to meet them. No matter what they are. His Word is powerful enough to do it and His love for you means that he will.
Even if it's emotional. Or whether it's physical. Even if it's a need you have never known before. He will not let you down. He is incapable of doing ill by you. It is a tangible fact.
His grace is sufficient for me. It is not just a nice saying. It is everything. I believe the Bible to be infallible and as such these words that I read are not merely fiction or inspirational sayings, they are fact. His grace IS sufficient for me. How comforting that despite my inordinate number of sins he IS sufficient. God is not lacking in the ability to forgive for my sins. This, of course, doesn't mean that I don't bother attempting to be more Christ-like and less sinful, but that I am never "too far gone" for God. I am not beyond redemption.
If you are like me then you may occasionally read things in the Bible without fully understanding the truth and power behind those words. God's words are immensely powerful. He spoke the world into being. That's the power of the Word of God. When God says that he will meet our needs it is true. It is not something to be hoped for or earned. It is a statement of fact. He will do it.
The fulfilling of my needs tends to stay firmly in the physical realm for me most of the time. I rarely think about the emotional needs that God promises to fulfill. He promises to fulfill my desire for companionship, love, support and..........affection. There's an interesting thought! I need affection. It doesn't mean that it must be romantic in nature but it is a fundamental need that each person has. I used to think I was immune to that particular need but after a period of time with no affection it really drains you. We are designed to be in relationships that are affectionate and loving. So when I find myself with the lack of affection I crave, God promises to fulfill my need and I don't think that it is necessarily through an actual person. God can fulfill my need for affection without anyone but the two of us involved. That is too cool! My God is amazing and I am lucky to have an opportunity to experience how creatively and perfectly he fulfills my every need.
I don't know what need you may have, or what it may look like. I DO know that God promises to meet it. It may not be in the way we hope (I would have ideally had a wonderful loving husband who was crazy about God to give me affection, but God doesn't want that for me); however, God is never wrong about our needs. He doesn't forget or misread the signs. He is aware far more than we are what our needs are and sometimes I think that he directs us on our path by meeting needs we didn't know we had in ways we would never believe. So please remember that God's promises for you are real and that He is going to meet them. No matter what they are. His Word is powerful enough to do it and His love for you means that he will.
Even if it's emotional. Or whether it's physical. Even if it's a need you have never known before. He will not let you down. He is incapable of doing ill by you. It is a tangible fact.
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