Every Adversity

 

As the LORD lives,

Who has redeemed my life

   out of every adversity....

              2 Samuel 4. 9

(The key word here is every.

Not just once, 

     or once in a while.

But every time, He redeems,

  most often in unexpected ways.

God turns things rightside up.

His redeeming

      has no expiration date,

   not subject to circumstances,

      nor our idea of timing.

Because He lives is the reality

  of our hope, strength,

and the grace out of which

         we treat others

    and navigate this situation.

God has redeemed our lives.

Nothing can be the same.

               Nor can we.

God is not about to abandon us now.

And He can redeem even this.)

O LORD,

As You live,

       because You live,

we are not alone.

       You are with us.

Please help us to walk with You

   and know full assuredly

   that You are redeeming

not just this situation,

     but redeeming our souls.

Grant to us

      the mind and grace of Christ

   as we go into this day.