GCR Women

There was a movie a few years back entitled “As Good As It Gets.” One of the characters seeking counseling wondered out loud if life would ever get better. The people in the waiting room sat there in shock, thinking what if he’s right? When we’re in a frustrating, desperate, out of control situation, we’re inclined to wonder: will things ever get better? Does anyone really care?  We look to the future and see no help, no reason to hope. So we look back at where we are and focus on the problems overwhelming us and become even more desperate. If you think life will never get any better than it is, you might just give up hope.  The Word reminds us that the Lord hasn’t forgotten us. He is not the one who causes our problems. We make choices with consequences. Unforeseen dangers seem to overtake us. But God can take our problems, our choices, our consequences, the unforeseen dangers and use them to grow us, to strengthen us, to show us that He loves us.  And His love brings us hope.  Clingi

 There are terrible things going on all around us. Fear grows, anger grows. Riots and dissatisfaction are everywhere. We start to question where we stand, what do we really value, what is the bedrock of our foundation as a nation, as individuals. Is there solid ground anywhere? From long ago, God assures us that those who trust in Him are safe and will not be shaken.  “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The unrest and the restless scream out at us: “Look at me! Hear my cry! You will have no peace until you let me turn everything you know, everything you trust upside down!” Our fears surge. Our anger rises. We have to decide - we have to know - what’s important, where we stand.  Often our minds try to get us to join in the struggle on one side or the other, as if our personal strength will be enough to hold us firmly in place.  No. Only one thing is certain. Only one thing is rock solid. God.  He laid the foundati