March 2014 Alive Outreach Magazine | Page 10

HAVING A BAD DAY? Today could be considered a very, very bad day for me. I spilled a whole cup of coffee on my white carpet. My 16 month old is grouchy and won’t nap because she’s cutting teeth. I had to pick my daughter up from school because she’s sick. One of my best friends passed away from cancer. Yes. Today, could be considered a very, very bad day. However, I am God’s favorite. He picked me to make it through these trials. Ephesians 1:11 says, “All things are done according to God’s plan and decision; and God chose us to be his own people in union with Christ because of his own purpose, based on what he had decided from the very beginning.” What a blessing. In UNION with Christ? My God has chosen me? Nothing happens by mistake, and God wants us to find Him in every event—good, bad, or indifferent. In reality, my carpet needed to be cleaned anyway. I had some wonderful quality time nursing my daughter during her time of need. While mourning the loss of a wonderful mother, wife, teacher, and friend who spent the last two years living battling cancer knowing that Jesus was waiting for her when her time on earth was done. Nothing is better than knowing in your heart that someone you love has a place with the Heavenly Father. You too are God’s favorite. “He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3 Don’t be afraid I have been told for years that the words “fear and fear not” were used 365 times in the Bible! One use for every day of the year! It may actually not be used quite this many times, but the point is still real! God used the words “fear not” many many times because He wanted us to trust in Him! Instead of being afraid. Next time you are worried, or feeling anxious, stressed or afraid remember what He said to us in His word. He said to Trust in Him with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Submit to Him and He will make your paths straight (He will take care of things) Proverbs 3:5-6 It’s His promise to us. You can trust Him. 9 ALIVE OUTREACH MAGAZINE | www.aliveoutreach.com