And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. 1 John 4:13
Jesus, thank You for these moments together.
Help me put aside all distractions and focus on what You want to say to me today.
Everyone feels distant from God at some point in their lives. Sometimes it’s because of our own sin, sometimes it’s because the world is broken, and sometimes we’re not really sure why. In all of those examples, God is near to us. There’s nothing we or anyone else can do to make God withdraw or turn His back on us.
Even if we know God is real and our feelings are lying to us, they can still be pretty convincing. And God isn’t surprised that we struggle with these feelings, so He’s given us His Spirit to help us walk through them.
When you feel alone, God’s Spirit whispers in your spirit, “I’m with you.”
When you feel like your world is falling apart, God’s Spirit says to your heart, “You’re going to be okay.”
When you’re facing a task that seems impossible, God’s Spirit nudges you, “You can do it.”
If you’re a follower of Jesus, God’s Spirit is that voice inside you that reminds you that God is with you, God is for you, and God loves you. As you abide in God, He abides in you.
REFLECT:
When has God’s Spirit interrupted your unhealthy thoughts and replaced them with His truth? What were some of those truths?
RESPOND:
Thank God that He is with you, He is for you, and He loves you. Ask God to help you identify when yourfeelings are lying to you and remind you of what’s really true about you and about God.