Thursday... There is so much that happens in our life.

Thursday... There is so much that happens in our life. There really is.

What we have gone through these past few years have been unbelievable and for some it is still happening. But look at this verse. Psalm 105:45 (NLT) says, "All this happened so they would follow and obey his instructions." It didn't just happen.

What are you going through? Has it brought you closer to God or have you turned your back on him? "All this happened so they would follow and obey his instructions."

Now this verse doesn't stop there. It says, "Praise the Lord."

I have been watching the streaming of the General Assembly of a denomination that I have been a part of for many years. And I watched as they were electing their General Superintendent. It was a very interesting drawn out process and I woke up this morning seeing that one of our pastors that we set under was elected. And there was such great excitement. But it didn't just happen. It was a very difficult process for him to be elected. It took over 30 ballots for him to be elected. A lot of ups and downs. A lot like our lives.

But remember this, "All this happened so they would follow and obey his instructions. Praise the Lord."

Life can be so very difficult.

Verse 4 says, "Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given."

Another verse, verse 19 says, "Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph's character." "All this happened so they would follow and obey his instructions. Praise the Lord."

Maybe we need to claim that verse, today. And then maybe we need to "Praise the Lord."

There is so much that happens in our lives but it happens so we would follow and obey his instructions. And there is a great reward. So let's Praise the Lord! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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