I didn't take the time to count them all, or even read them all yet, but these simple words "but God" occur approximately 592 times depending on which version you prefer.
I think it is truly biblical to share our woes and burdens with one another, asking for prayer, seeking wise counsel, just thinking out loud is helpful. But I pray that I can always finish my struggles with a hearty "but God"!
There can be some hard things to deal with, health issues, death, divorce, hurt and sins, things that can consume our thoughts if we allow them to. If we allow them to then it quickly becomes all about us. That gets heavier all the time. But God....
If I can train my mind (Romans 12:1-2) to always add the "but God..." then I'm turning that focus and purpose back to Christ. It renews my mind that there is a purpose, far greater than my difficulty.
"This is really hard...but God promises..."
"I'm heartbroken...but God loves..."
It reminds me that God loves me with an everlasting, unchanging, pure love. It reminds me that God allows difficulties for our own good, even if we can't see it at the time. It reminds me that God is all powerful, creating this amazing world. It reminds me that God is not taken by surprise and can handle even the most difficult situations. No buts about it!
Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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