So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
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Part 4 of 11
God Is in Control
God Is with You in the Fire
Scripture
Today, I want to take a moment to remind you that God is always with you, and He is in control. You are never alone. Because when you accept Jesus as your Savior, He sends His Holy Spirit to live in you…to help and strengthen you at all times—especially when you face trials and difficulties.
God promises that He will never leave us or forsake us (see Joshua 1:5). This thought always comforts me, and I pray it comforts you, too!
Sometimes, though, it’s easy to forget that God is always in control. It’s so tempting to get caught up in what is happening or might happen that we forget that God is with us and has a plan to help us. No matter how hard our situation might feel, we should never despair. To despair means to be utterly without a way, to be quite at a loss and without resources, or to have no hope or to give up.
I can assure you that no child of God ever needs to despair. The Lord tells us, …I will make a way in the wilderness and provide rivers in the desert ( Isaiah 43:19 ESV). And later, Jesus declares that He is the way (see John 14:6).
I remember times when I could not see any way to solve a particular problem, but God made a way. One door may close, but if it does, God will always open another one. Believe me when I say that God is never without an answer to any problem we have, and all things are possible with Him (see Matthew 19:26).
We don’t have to have all the answers to all our problems, because God has them, and He is with us. At just the right time, He will reveal what we should do. Be assured that God is in control, that He is good, and that He loves you more than you could ever understand.
Adapted from the book The Answer to Anxiety by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2023 by Joyce Meyer. Published by Hachette Book Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Prayer Starter
“Lord, right now I lift up every concern in my life and declare that You will make a way! Help me—minute by minute—to remember that You are the One in control. No matter what happens, I know You will take care of me. You have an amazing plan for my life, and there is no situation too difficult for You to handle. Thank You for always being on my side! In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Would you like to begin a relationship with God? If so, I invite you to pray with me right now:
"Jesus, I know that I have made mistakes and I need You to save my life—I need You as my Savior. I have tried to do things on my own for too long, and I know it doesn’t work. So, today I give my life to You. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that You rose from the dead. Help me to live my life for You and You alone. Thank You for Your unending love, forgiveness, grace and peace in my life. Thank You for a fresh start! Today, I start out my new life as a part of Your family."
If you just prayed that prayer, I’m so excited to welcome you into God’s family! I have also included some Scriptures below to encourage you about your new life in Christ and the great plan He has for your future.
1 John 5:12-13.
To help you get started on your journey with Jesus, visit joycemeyer.org/KnowJesus to request a free copy of my book, A New Way of Living. God bless you!
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