Meeting My Needs

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm not a big fan of change, at least not when it's not by my own choosing. Last week I found out about another big change in my life, this time affecting my family. Over the past seven months, I've experienced more change than I wanted to, particularly dealing with losses of various kinds.

On the bright side, it has definitely been a learning experience of depending solely on God to meet my needs, whether they be material, relational or spiritual needs. God has used a couple of verses in particular to minister to me this week:

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. (Isaiah 43:2)

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

He's also used several messages, through my preacher, radio programs and articles, to bring me reassurance this week:

-Buddy delivered a great sermon about how God is with us in everything, and the difference that makes in our lives.

-I read a good article about how worry and anxiety cloud our thinking and steal our joy.

-Another good article was this one about prayer and thanksgiving.

-I've been greatly encouraged listening to Chip Ingram's current series on contentment.

Of course, God has also used my friends to encourage me this week as well. Sometimes I am overwhelmed with how God demonstrates His love for me by speaking to me through these various messages. Once again, I am reminded that although people may change, circumstances may change, I am loved and cherished by an unchanging God who is with me no matter what. What an incredible reminder!