God is good

Bible Reading: Read Psalm 13:1-6
Author: Debra Pierce (Massachusetts, US)
Thursday 28 March 2024 © The Upper Room.
On my 60th birthday, I sent my sister an email that said, ‘I’m healthy, happy, married to a great man and I own a business caring for animals. Praise God, my dreams have come true!’

My birthday wasn’t always a cause for celebration. On my 40th birthday, I was depressed, lived alone, working at two jobs and struggling with money worries. When I contemplated my future, it brought fears of relentless struggles with loneliness and hopelessness. I did not celebrate on my 40th birthday. I felt only deep sadness.

My fears and sadness were transformed into hopefulness several months later when I began attending church. I went to seek God’s solace and I received his mercy and grace. I made Christian friends. I met my husband while serving on a mission-ministry team. And I launched a successful pet-care business. God can deliver us from the fears that smother our hope, but his blessings require our participation. Psalm 34:8 invites us to ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good’. Seeking God can transform our lives.

Prayer: God of goodness and grace, thank you for delivering us from our fears. Amen

Thought for the day: God can transform my sadness into hope.
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It looks very slick and professional which in itself gives glory to God. Not only will it help the Deaf Christians in this country but it will also be an excellent resource for those of us interpreters who interpret in Christian settings. I pray that God continues to bless you in this initiative and look forward to testimonies of Deaf people that have come to faith through watching them as well. WE