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October 13 - December 14, 2022
The restoration that is impossible with man’s limitations is always possible for a limitless God. Truth is what factors God into the equation.
I’m-Possible is a much more comforting way to look at anything that feels quite impossible—anything that feels like it’s too much for me to handle.
I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
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)
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7)
Yes, He can handle all the things I know I can’t, and I trust Him to take my broken and make it beautiful.
If we keep walking around thinking that God won’t give us more than we can handle, we set ourselves up to be suspicious of God.
Job 2:7–10 Psalm 25:5 Isaiah 45:9; 46:3–4, 9–11 Jeremiah 29:10–14 Matthew 5:8 1 Corinthians 10:13 Truth verses: Psalm 32:7; 73:23; 146:6; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:6
Give me a guarantee for safety or give me the death of our relationship!
Unresolved past hurts make for fantastic kindling of the most tragic kind.
Sometimes these labels protect us from toxic people. But sometimes they prevent us from truly forgiving and moving forward with even our healthy relationships. There’s wisdom in knowing the difference.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the
right hand of the throne of God.
We are to throw off what hinders us. • We are to stay free of the entanglements of sin. • We are to persevere by keeping our eyes on Jesus, who is the author of our story of faith.
When trust has been
shattered, it has to be rebuilt with believable behavior in our actions and reactions over time. So, in time, David healed and rebuilt trust. Then he could teach others what he learned so others tempted with this same sin would turn back to God. When we go through a season like this, we can focus on learning about the compassionate nature of God and how to extend that compassion to others. In turn, it will be part of our calling. Just as David’s pain turned into purpose, this can be true for us and the things we’ve done as well.
Compassion
Our longsuffering won’t seem nearly as long or nearly as painful when we know God’s perspective is to use it all for good. My deepest desperation can lead
to a great revelation...
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He wants me like the clay, able to stand firm but still able to be molded and reformed into whatever purpose He has for me. And the only way I can do this is by keeping my eyes on Jesus. Always. I knew I’d be able to process life better if this was my perspective too.
When we are afflicted, we are being made more effective!
• Everyone must try. • Give yourself permission to not be perfect. • Refuse to be intimidated by the process.
• The most beauty will emerge from the paintbrushes held by those who are most free from fear. • Smile. I already love what will soon come to life on your canvas.
“You live in a broken world where broken things happen. In a sin-soaked world horrible things happen. They just do. And you will hurt deeply because of these things. You, dear girl, will also watch others hurt.
“Perfection intimidates. Compassion inspires.
“Upside down are the perfect words for a girl who will eventually land right side up, messy and marvelous and so very alive.”
It will all be turned upside down in eternity. Grief will turn to joy. Heartbreak to shouts of thanksgiving. Crowns of thorns to crowns of gold fit for a king.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)
