If you don't believe me about the abundance of God's blessings, take a trip through the book of Isaiah. Though God has to judge the Israelites for their continued rebellion, yet once they have been chastised, He almost gushes with His care.
Begin in Isaiah 40 and just keep reading. It's most satisfying. Especially if you are struggling with the idea that God can even be bothered with you and your daily struggles. You keep trying and crying and crying out, and no answers seem to be forthcoming. No help is at hand. No one sees, and those who do are powerless.
Walk through Isaiah slowly and be warmed and comforted. In fact, it begins with "Comfort, O comfort my people" in chapter 40.
And in chapter 43, we read this from the mouth of the Lord: Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.
And 44:22: I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.
This is surely a God of comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction. Don't miss this comfort, this El Shaddai.
Cry out to this One, and know your redemption and the comfort of His abundant arms. Hide in the shadow of His wings. Delight in His presence.
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