Not Consumed . . . seriously?

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (Lamentations 3:22, NIV)

My friend told me that he has balance in his life. Always. He is never overwhelmed or consumed with life. I asked him how long he had had a problem with dishonesty. Seriously . . . are you kidding me? No one lives in this era without some imbalance and feelings of being overwhelmed at least once in a while.

The author of Lamentations describes an overwhelming era, a time when people were consumed with their circumstances. But . . . the author points out that the power of God's love covers the most overwhelming-out-of-control-consuming life situation.
In other words, we can experience peace in the worst of times since peace is based upon knowing and trusting the presence of God rather than our circumstances.

Rather than being consumed, you and I can receive joy and peace through trusting God:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(Romans 15:13, NIV)
Refuse to be consumed.
Trust God.
Receive joy and peace.

Learning with you to not be consumed,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)