APRIL 28 - Living with Purpose and Peace
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:3-4; Psalm 48; Romans 13
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The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. — Proverbs 15:3
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! — Psalm 48:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. — Romans 13:1
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Life can feel like a whirlwind of distractions, decisions, and responsibilities. From school to social media, friendships to family, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But, the Bible teaches us something crucial: God's presence is constant, and He is watching over us in every moment.
In Proverbs 15:3, we see that God's eyes are everywhere, observing both the good and the bad. There's nothing we can do that escapes His attention, but rather than feeling intimidated by this, we should find peace in the truth that God is in control. He is with us in every situation, guiding and protecting us.
Psalm 48 takes us to a place of worship and awe, reminding us of God's greatness. The psalmist proclaims that God is greatly to be praised in the city of His people—His presence is so powerful that it fills the entire city with awe. In the midst of life's chaos, we can take time to pause and remember who God is and how worthy He is of our praise.
Then, in Romans 13, we are reminded to submit to the authorities that God has put over us. This doesn’t mean we blindly follow, but it does mean that God has placed order in the world for a reason. We can trust that God works through the leaders and authorities, even when we don't understand everything happening around us.
In all this, we see a powerful truth: God is both near and in control. No matter how loud life gets, He is with us, providing peace in the storm and purpose in the everyday moments.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. God Sees You: What does it mean to you personally that God sees both the good and the bad in your life? How does this truth affect the way you live each day?
2. Praise in the Storm: In Psalm 48, the psalmist praises God even in the midst of challenges. How can you practice praising God when things aren’t going your way?
3. Trusting God’s Order: How can you show respect and trust in the authorities that God has placed in your life, even when you don’t agree with everything they do?
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BOTTOM LINE
God sees you, He is in control, and He is worthy of your praise. No matter what life throws your way, trust that God is with you, guiding you, and giving you peace.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for always being with me, watching over my life, and guiding me with Your wisdom. Help me to trust in Your authority and find peace in Your presence. Teach me to honor You with my actions and my words, especially when life gets difficult. May I always remember that You are great, and You are good. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
