I wake up a lot at night and when I do I usually put myself back to sleep by praying for people. It’s kind of like counting sheep and I can fall back to sleep after getting through about five people. Given that I wake up at least three times a night, 15 people get small prayers every time I go to bed!
Last night I woke up as usual and my mind started a different kind of list. I found myself saying, “God will.” As I started saying all the things God will do for me it was powerful. Sometimes we forget just how active God is in our lives so I want to share with you today my God will list from last night in no particular order
God will provide for me
God will protect me
God will bless me
God will heal me
God will support me
God will comfort me
God will fight for me
God will go before me
God will make my paths straight
God will correct me
God will teach me
God will reveal to me
God will save me
God will hold me
God will crown me
God will calm me
God will give me peace
God will discipline me
God will love me
God will be patient with me
God will redeem me
God will embolden me
God will enable me
God will show me
God will direct me
God will glorify me
God will reward me
God will forgive me
God will adopt me
God will lead me
God will keep me from sin
God will use me
God will stay with me
God will shelter me
God will give me rest
God will dry my tears
God will give me peace
God will give me joy
God will ease my pain
God will strengthen me
God will be my rock
God will carry me
God will root for me
God will champion me
God will talk with me
God will walk with me
God will help me
God will partner with me
God will put up with me
God will convict me
God will change me
God will transform me
God will make me new
God will rejoice in me
God will hold me accountable
God will give me everlasting life
I know there are more but these are the ones that come to mind. It’s funny, but the thought that just struck me was this, “How would you respond if someone asked you why you follow Christ?” Duh – that list is why. Look at all the things that God does for us just because we believe. If you want to understand grace and mercy, just write down your own list and see how God is flowing through your life right now because you believe.
Scripture tells us that Abraham believed and it was credited to him as righteousness. Same with us! 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. I have complete confidence in Jesus as my savior because I can tangibly see what God is doing in my life – just look at my list.
It was really cool thinking through this last night when I woke up. I’m excited to see what God has for me tonight when I go to sleep!