More and better ahead (1)

We don't have to be afraid. Yes, us, with a shakier job market and less certain housing situation. Or us, with a varied and painful romantic past. Or us, quietly figuring out where our life will go, trying to work hard and stay true to our friends and family.

Fear of the future can get the better of us. Jabez is a guy in the Bible. He only features in two verses of the Bible, yet what he says has literally filled volumes of books, inspirational posters and bracelets, etc. Jabez understood the value of asking God to bless his future. Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain' (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT)! Jabez got it! He welcomed God into his future and depended on God being in that future.

Are we struggling to let go of pain? Let's remember that God doesn't waste anything we've been through. Struggling to see a future? God won't just protect us, he'll enlarge our life, for good end and for closer friendship with us. Every day and in every way, with God there is more and better ahead.



So what now? Write Jabez's prayer somewhere you can see it easily. Read it often and thank God that he wants to expand your life.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Enlarge my territory.' 1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Dan 3-4, Luke 3:21-38, Ps 84, Pro 2:16-19