One of my favorite passages of scripture wraps up chapter eleven of Romans. The last four verses remind me (with authoritative yet beautiful language) that my wise and powerful God is in control of all things.
Paul concludes with this statement of praise:
The following affirmations provide an opportunity to offer God our Father, Savior, and Holy Spirit the praise he deserves. You may wish to pause briefly after each one for a moment of meditation.
With our incredible triune God, we find:
Every need addressed
Every blessing bestowed
Every promise fulfilled
Every prayer answered
Every sin forgiven
Every shame erased
Every step ordered
Every decision guided
Every circumstance controlled
Every distress redeemed
Every worry calmed
Every fear assuaged
Every pain comforted
Every delight enhanced
Every God-given task empowered
Every necessary truth revealed
Every enemy vanquished
Every injustice made right
Every purpose realized
Every spiritual hunger satisfied
Every moment inhabited by his presence
Every weakness overcome by his strength
Every trouble defeated by His power
Every judgment executed by His wisdom
No doubt the list could continue.
To meditate on God’s glorious realities one after the other increases the wonder for me. Do you feel it too?
We’re wise to review now and then all that God lavishly provides.
No doubt we’ll find our spirits lifted and our faith increased.
And then let’s not keep the delicious wonder to ourselves but tell others about his marvelous deeds.
With whom will you share today about the glorious realities of God?
Scripture references:
Section #1—Philippians 4:19; Psalm 84:11-12; Psalm 145:13b; John 15:7 (Every prayer is answered with yes, no, or not yet.)
Section #2—1 John 1:9; Isaiah 43:25; Psalm 37:23; Psalm 23:3b
Section #3—Psalm 103:19; Psalm 25:22; Philippians 4:6-7; John 14:27
Section #4—2 Peter 1:3; John 16:13; Psalm 147:3; John 10:10
Section #5—Matthew 5:6; Romans 8:31; Colossians 3:25; Job 42:1;
Section #6—Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Ephesians 3:20-21; Deuteronomy 32:4
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