Something to Look Forward To

What a blessing it was to spend this past Saturday basking in Amazing Grace at the NLICC Women's Conference. I was especially blessed to hear the personal testimonies of "grace moments" and to share one of my own.

It is always uplifting to hear (and tell) stories of God's faithfulness, mercy, and provision. Stories that tell of how He has comforted us in distress, sustained us through our struggles, and triumphed over our difficulties. How wonderful it is to reflect on God's grace and declare to His people, "Look what our God did! How great is our God!"

In the midst of our difficulties, however, it is sometimes easy to lose sight of that. Sometimes the heartache, uncertainty, fear, disappointment, or pain of our troubles press down on us, and it seems our joy can never be restored. There are times when we are weary, disheartened, and struggle to hold on to hope.

If that is where this post finds you today, I encourage you to take heart. The One who shed His blood to save you will never abandon you. The LORD's compassions are unfailing, and His heart is tender toward His children. Though you may have cause to weep today, He will give you cause to rejoice in His perfect time. Look forward to the day when you can declare to His people, "Look what our God did! How great is our God!"

Matthew 28:20, Lamentations 3:22, Psalm 30:5

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:5-6a