Mistakes, misfortunes & messes...God uses evey one of them!

Mistakes, misfortnes, and messes...God uses every one of them for those who love Him (Rom 8:28). What a relief to know we can boldly approach our Father God anytime-we can talk to Him while in the grocery line or call out to Him in the middle of the night; He always hears us. God is love; Jesus took it all for us (1 Jn 4:8, Rom 4:25). Be confident in God's love and know the mistakes you've made, don't make you a... mistake; the misfortunes imposed on you, don't leave you... misfortunate and the messes you've made, don't make you a...mess up. Remember, God chose you-He planned you before you were in your mother's womb, you are His masterpiece...created to do the good things He planned long ago (Jer 1:4, Eph 2:10). God wants to be with you-to be connected and close. Be real with Him and He will be real with you. God desires for you to love and trust Him with all your heart so He can guide you in the life He gave you (Pr 3:5-6). He wants you to  come to Him and rest, knowing He's in control-He offers a peace that surpasses all understanding, He will never leave you...you will hear a voice behind you say, "this is the way-walk in it" (Mt 11:28-30, Phil 4:7, Deut 31:6, Isa 30:21). Don't allow any mistake, misfortune, or mess to get in the way of your relationship with God-He's bigger than anything that you've done or that's been done to you. He turns everything around for His glory, but you must release the things you're facing-He won't force you. He will answer and deliver you from all your fears. Those who look to Him are radiant-their faces are never covered with shame (Ps 34:4-6). Run to Him-He loves you! 7/6/13CIFL-LMM