"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8
We have a totally different view on life than God. We are physical, first, spiritual second, and look for temporal answers, while God looks to solve the eternal issues. Take the election for example - we 'cross our fingers' that our nominee will affect the right changes and better our lives. 'Our candidate', we say, 'will fix all that ails us and we can be happy', at least for four years. But anyone who really believes this is in more trouble than they know. There is nothing in this world with the answer because…
GOD IS OUR HOPE…
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
If we have hope, we have a future. But without hope, frustration distracts the mind, fear debilitates the heart, and fatigue defeats the body. The final result is we end up in total failure. When our hope is in God, we can push past the setbacks of life, stay confident in God, and have a reason to 'keep on keepin' on. This is just what Abraham did from Romans 4:18, 'Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed.' And Romans 4:20 says, 'He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.' This is the power of hope - it pleases God.
…AND OUR HEALING.
"…I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." III John 2
Prosperity and health are essential to be happy, but even more so is being right with God. But our tendency is to put more stock in our money and how we feel. God cares more about how and who we are in Him - our soul prospering is where it is at. This is why Jesus said, 'What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?' (Matthew 16:26). If we truly want to prosper and be in health, we must have God heal our spirit first, then everything else will be taken care of, and matter more to us.
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