Sunday, April 23, 2017

The God Who knows what you need...


Have your ever gone to another person with a need and been disappointed in their response?  Perhaps you went to your husband just needing to talk over something you were wrestling with, simply hoping for a listening ear, but instead he began to tell you how to fix the situation.  Maybe you went to a good friend for comfort and instead they began to tell you how much worse they had it than you. People let us down. Even those who love us wholeheartedly and would never deliberately hurt us or disappoint us can't always be there for us or respond perfectly to what we need in every situation.

There's only One Who knows exactly what you need and what is best for you.  That person isn't even yourself!  Sometimes we can be like a willful toddler who insists they need a cookie, but mama knows that they really need a nap.  God sees past what we think we need in every situation and circumstance and knows what we really need. When we need a rock to lean on, He's our rock.  When we need set free, He's our deliverer. When we need protection, He's our shield.  He's a willing listener to our every cry. He's a good shepherd when we need guidance. He's our counselor when we need wisdom.  He's our peace when we are in turmoil.  He's our perfect Father Who always knows what we need and when we need it.  He will always be there for us and never leave us or forsake us.  People may fail us, but God never fails.  Perhaps our relationships would be healthier if we place less expectations on others to be what we need, and more expectation on the One Who is all that we need.


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8 comments:

  1. And an AMEN to this! He truly is the Only One to know. Oh, that I would depend upon Him for all my concerns and questions! I am still learning.
    May your week be filled with the peace and knowledge of our Lord.

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  2. Rock, Deliverer, Fortress, Refuge, Shield, Strength, Salvation ~ such comforting words in that Scripture. Amen

    Happy Sunday,

    Peabea@Peabea Scribbles

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    1. This verse is a favorite for that very reason!

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  3. Amen! Blessings on your Sabbath, Elizabeth!

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  4. Oh yes! Great thoughts, Elizabeth! I felt the way you described in the "friendship disappointment scenarios" just last weekend. So many times our friends don't really know how to listen or encourage us, but that shouldn't rock our world when we have the Rock to go to and rest upon. Thanks for this inspirational message!

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    1. Thank you for your encouragement. God's timing with your situation with your friend and this post blessed me!

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