Assembly of God
By Norma Ballinger
LW contributor
Do you feel anxious these days and wonder if you are losing control of your life? There is really only one answer: we are not in control of our life circumstances, but we can relax and trust in God’s control when we turn everything over to him. Instead of striving for a predictable, safe lifestyle, seek to know God in greater depth and breadth. He longs to make your life a glorious adventure, but you must stop clinging to the old ways. He is always doing something new within his beloved children. Be on the lookout for all he has prepared for you!
Romans 8:38-39 says “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Paul wrote this just after he proclaimed (verse 28), we know that in all things God works for the good to those who love him.
With these words in mind, we can have a thankful heart and be aware that our cups are overflowing with blessings! Gratitude enables us to know God more clearly and to rejoice in our love relationship with him.
Psalm 56:3–4 says: “When I am afraid, I will trust you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.”
Pastor Sam Pawlak continues to bring a devotion each Sunday at 10 a.m.on Facebook and to have a service videotaped and then shared with the congregation. This is holding our fellowship together while we are physically apart.
