Joshua 1.9

It's been a while since we've done children's altar at church. Things have been pretty hectic. Last week I had one of the roughest weeks of my life. And this week children's altar tied that in. I asked the kids if they had ever had a stressful day. All of them said yes, and honestly in our present world with all of the junk that goes on, I believe they know about stress. But I wanted to encourage them, and me, that they aren't alone when they go through hard times.

Joshua 1.9 was a verse that really meant a lot to me when I moved to Michigan. I was going somewhere fully on my own for the first time, and I wasn't totally comfortable with it. I've noticed that God gives me things for the moment, and until recently I thought that the Joshua 1.9 was for that chapter of my life. But as I've continued in life I've seen that that is one of the things God has given me for life.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

The phrase "wherever you go" should have clued me in to the fact that this would be one of those things I have for life. God never promised that it would be easy, never promised that it would all be fun. He said "Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or be discouraged. I, the God who created the universe, your God, I will be with you always, no matter where you are."

With that in mind, why do I get discouraged and stressed out? Why do I worry and try to figure everything out? God is with me, and He will always be with you, no matter what.

To God alone be the glory!

Peace be with you