Many people today are struggling with the stress of everyday living and many feel lonely, depressed and sad. Whatever you are going through, be encouraged to know that God is able to take care of you.
When we research the Hebrew name El Shaddai, we discover that it means the all-sufficient one with all wisdom and authority and commonly referred to as omnipotent.
It’s very important to know that both optimism and pessimism are learned behaviors, which means that choosing our thoughts has everything to do with our attitude and how we view life. Here are seven areas where we can believe and know that he is waiting to fill us with his joy, peace and contentment.
1. God knows: God is omniscient and is fully aware when we are going through difficult times. He knows our worries and fears and even what we are thinking. Actually, he is the only one who really knows how we feel, and we can always trust that he is working on a way to help us. There are three answers to our prayers: yes, no and keep waiting. So whatever happens, have faith that he is in total control and always has our best interest in mind.
2. God loves: The love and grace of God is greater than all of our sin. Jesus died a cruel and painful death in order to save us from ourselves. The good news today is that when those who hear this gospel about God’s love and receive it into their lives, they can escape the torment of eternal darkness and be redeemed and transformed into a child of the Almighty. Read Romans 8:37-39 for more context.