James 4:7-8 NLT
So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
God doesn't tell us or promise us that we won't suffer in our lives. But this doesn't mean that He just lets bad things happen to you. God doesn't cause bad things, He uses them to better you as an individual and child of Him. When something terrible happens in your life, God will comfort and protect you through it and something good will come of it if you just keep holding onto Him. I know it is really tough to do, but you must keep a hold on God and keep Him at the center of your life.
Romans 8:28 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Which brings me once again to the importance of spending quiet time with Him each and everyday. It just brings you comfort and peace of mind. Now, I will admit, I have not done a very good job of this lately, and I can see definite things that were different because I didn't have that quiet time. Feelings that boiled up inside of me because I didn't spend that quiet time with God. You're always so much better off when you do. Even just five minutes. It is a necessity to living. It gives you strength against the devil. It reignites and kindles your relationship with God. It gives you hope. It gives you peace. It gives you comfort. God uses that time to heal you, to love you, to show you what He needs you to see. It is essential to life and everyday.
He is our Father, our Daddy, He wants to be that for us, but we have to let Him into our lives.
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