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God is in Control...

 

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"The circumstances we ask God to change 
are often the circumstances God is using to change us."
~Mark Batterson, pastor

 Who knows what the end of this day holds?  God does.  And He is not waiting for the polls to close.  

He is in control, always has been and always will be.  He is the Alpha and Omega (the first and the last).  

 Maybe this election season and our nation that is in turmoil has been a refining moment for all of us to decide who we are and what we want to be about in this broken world.  The last few years have been exhausting in some ways, right?  

 Let's surrender our control (and election results) back to God.  Just ponder each of these verses-they are just some of many that remind us who is in control- and ask God to bring you peace in your heart and mind.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7
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"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,'" declares the Lord.  'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.'" Isaiah 55:8-9
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"The Lord is the One who goes ahead of you; He will be with you.  He will not fail you or forsake you.  Do not fear or be dismayed." Deut 31:8
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"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forever." Ps 125:2
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"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous!  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
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"The Lord kills and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.  The Lord makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts." 1 Sam 2:6-7
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"He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, and sets others in their place." 
Job 34:24
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"The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples.  But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever; the purposes of His heart through all generations." Ps 33:10-11
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"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." Prov 21:30
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"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jer 29:11
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"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." Prov 19:21
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"He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others.  He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." Daniel 2:21
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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matt 6:34
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"The Lord of Hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.'" Is 14:24
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Here is a beautiful prayer by David Jeremiah.

 God is in control.


✙ Lord, we thank You that You are in control and we are not.  We submit to You this day and everything it brings; give us peace and resolve to live out our faith, regardless of election outcomes, health tests, relationship trials, or anything else that causes our faith to falter.  We know You are the One and Only true God who controls heaven and earth, including our lives.  Thank You that see us, hear us and love us as Your own.  Amen.

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  1. Renee SeidelNovember 5, 2024 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you for such a beautiful reminder.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM

    Was exactly my thought this morning. God can use everything for good and to advance His kingdom. We must trust HIM!

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