In our lives, looking back at the ways God has provided for us is easy. It's looking forward and trusting that HE will provide for our needs that sometimes becomes difficult in our journey. There is a fine line between providence and miracles. Life can be going along as we planned and then all of the sudden, a deep need arises and sometimes, lack of faith and direction follows. We do not know where to turn. We've all been there or we know someone who perhaps has turned to us, seeking advice on how we've handled a similar situation in our own lives. In these difficult situations and sudden changes of life, we must believe that God is able, whether through a miracle or providence, to care for us.
What is the difference? A miracle is a one time event in our lives! We've heard and seen the words lived out....."It was a miracle!!!" Providence is trusting, in God's wisdom and timing that He will align circumstances and situations up in our lives to provide for all we need. Yes, my friend, HE is able, more than able to abundantly provide for every need that YOU or I might have. We begin by trusting His Word and planting that seed of faith in Him and His Word that He will bring to pass all that He has promised about caring for us and meeting our needs. Do you have something you are trusting God for in your life? I know I do. Like the farmer who plants the seeds for an apple tree and fruits in the garden, he simply places the seed in the ground and waits for God to bring forth the green plant and the fruit. Trusting God with our daily needs is just as simple. We give them to Him in prayer and we wait, believing and trusting that He WILL answer our prayers. The very words of Jesus in John 10:10 assures us that He came to give us life and to give it "more abundantly".
Faith not only involves a firm reliance on Jesus' power and ability, but also a complete realization of any confidence in our own flesh or power. Today, you may face what seems to be a tough situation and because you have prayed a long time without an answer, you may be beginning to doubt that God can answer your prayer. But we must believe that with God nothing is impossible! May I encourage you today to plant your seeds of faith like the apple grower and then wait....wait and see how God will provide....He will in His time and in His ways. He alone can make all things beautiful in your life and in mine! Have a blessed and beautiful day my friends !!!!
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation."
Psalm 68:19
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