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"Standing on the promises which cannot fail, when the 

howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of 

God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God."

The words of this classic hymn remind us that during the 

trials of life God is there to comfort and calm us. As we focus 

on Him it helps us to take our eyes off our circumstances. We 

may not understand why bad things happen to us, but we 

can be assured that God is ever present, ever in control, and 

ever good. Job 37:14,16,22-23 challenges us to "stop and 

consider the wondrous works of God. Do you know the 

balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is 

perfect in knowledge? Behold, God is exhalted in his power; 

who is a teacher like him? Who has prescribed for him his 

way, or who can say, You have done wrong?" And again in 

Isaiah 55:9 we are reminded, "For as the heavens are 

higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your 

ways,   

 my thoughts higher than your thoughts." On the very day 

of your accident I read this quote:"If you know that God's 

hand is in everything, you can leave everything in God's 

hands." So true, but this is easier said than done! Try 

starting each day with this simple prayer; Father, please 

help me to trust in you even when I don't understand why 

things happen as they do. Please comfort my heart and 

remind me of your goodness and love. Amen

Perhaps you have heard the saying, "what God ordains He 

sustains." This is true for all seasons of our life, in both good 

times and bad. God goes with us, providing both comfort and 

strength. All we need to do is look up. "I lift up my eyes to the 

hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from 

the LORD, who made heaven and earth." Psalms 121:1-2 

Sometimes this help does not come quickly, or in the manner 

we think is should, but in Isaiah 41:10 God gives us His 

promise of help. "Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed 

for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will 

uphold you with my righteous right hand." And again in 

Isaiah 40:29-31 we read, "He gives power to the faint, and 

to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths 

shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 

but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength.

They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not 

faint." For those with an independent mindset, relying 

solely on God and His plan can seem impossible. But God 

assures us He is able to provide for ALL our needs! "Fear 

not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which 

he will work for you today....The LORD will fight for you, 

and you have only to be silent." Exodus 14:13-14 An old 

hymn of the church says it best:

"What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the 

everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so 

near, leaning on the everlasting arms."

Lean on God every day and experience His gracious 

provision and peace!

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