Every Day

in His

Presence

Dr. Charles Stanley

August 12, 2016

Intimacy Is Essential

"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and might things, which you do not know".

Jeremiah 33:3

At some point, we all wrestle with why God allows us to suffer

and we wonder if it's because He no longer loves us. But the truth

is, some of the greatest lessons we ever learn come as the result of

hardship. During those painful times, if we'll cling to the Father,

we'll gain tremendous insight into His heart and mind.

Friend, when you experience trials, realize that God doesn't

want to hurt you (Lamentations 3:32-33). Rather, He has great

things He wants to teach you-lessons that , unfortunately, can

only be learned through sorrow (Hebrews 5:8). So when trouble

strikes, be still and ask the Lord to show you what you can learn

through the situation.

Your Savior is here-right now, right beside you. Your loving

heavenly Father is beckoning to you, asking you to draw near and

learn His ways. So call on Him, He will answer you. And He will

teach you great and mighty things that you need to know.

Father, what would You have me learn through my

heartache? Teach me, my Lord-I am listening, amen.