Year of the Bible

At six months pregnant, I found myself facing the repercussions of severe marital distress. As a result, I was placed on hospital bed rest until I gave birth—a blessed event that seemed incredibly far away.

“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7, NKJV).

Except for the cross, the most convincing evidence that shows the Father’s love is found in Luke 15:20.

Often, we believe that whenever we call on God for help, He will do it our way. But that isn’t what the verse says. It says “all things work together for good.” Not our plan. Not anyone else’s plan. God’s plan.

This is my favorite verse because of the promise God gives us. He promises that He is in control of our future and tells us that He has a good purpose for us, no matter what happens.

We should live just and godly lives in such a way that shows the rest of the world that we serve God and belong to Him. We should live this way now, today, as we wait for our Savior’s return to take us home.