Tragic and heartbreaking situations can happen in life at any moment and test the courage of even the strongest individuals. These troubling events can take the form of an unexpected death, serious illness or accident, job loss, foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce, home destruction or ID theft. They can seem overwhelming and hopeless. But regardless of the circumstances, there is always hope, encouragement and inspiration found in the messages and verses of the best selling book of all time-The Holy Bible.
This past year was very difficult for many people. They made bad mistakes, endured personal trials, or experienced extraordinary loss. Oftentimes things don't always turn out as expected. When that happens, we often wonder about the victory God promised in the Christian life. "Is there any purpose in going on? Things seem so meaningless and empty. Are You still with me, Lord?" These are some of the questions that come to mind.
I want to assure you that there is hope and success for everyone through Christ. When you trust Him as your Savior, Jesus promises that He will never leave nor abandon you. His grace for you is renewed every day. As the prophet Jeremiah was enduring his most painful trial, he wrote bible verses about love, "Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: the unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By His mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each day." (Lamentations 3: 21-23).
Remember that God provides His mercy and the opportunity to witness His victory in all your circumstances. This doesn't necessarily mean that you will never again experience bad times. In fact, you may be faced with situations that require a lot of stamina, courage and effort. However, the Lord is with you each and every step of the way. His grace can sustain you regardless of what happens.