Observation: When God's path is not followed, one of two outcomes occur. If the path leads to success, pride runs rampant and the ego shouts from the roof tops, so all will hear "look at what I have done!" If the path ends in ruin, none of the responsibility is shouldered, rather the wounded, bitter, hardened heart, tells a story to all who will listen. A story about how God is unjust, He is not good, or any other multitude of angry words that point the finger at God.
Application: God does not promise us that our lives will be easy, that our lives will be free from pain, or sorrow, or failure, or complete ruin, etc. What God does promise us, is that He will never leave us, He will never forsake us, and that He will never stop loving us! We must be careful not to confuse the feelings of euphoria that come with good outcomes in life, with being "OK with God", or with His love. We also, must not confuse the feelings of sorrow, loss, and defeat, that come with bad outcomes with being "OK with God", or with His love. God's love for us is unconditional, there is nothing we can do to earn it and there is no situation that he can not use for good, for His glory. The short version of the application of tonight's verse: stop blaming God for poor circumstances and taking credit for good ones, all things can be used to glorify Him.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for loving me unconditionally. Thank you that you are more than a feeling, that You are more than I will ever need. You are always there, and You will always love me and never leave me. Help me to remember Your great love always and be a vessel to show Your love to others. Amen!
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