Because God Cares (For You and Me)

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,  casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Pet.5:6-7 We do not put our trust in the Lord so we will be spared trouble in this broken world,but rather so that that He can be our confidante and faithful helper and friend.He does not help us so we can heap up earthly store and live in ease and comfort,but so we may have comfort and hope that transcends this troubled Temporal;for hope that is seen is not hope!We put our trust in the Lord, and cast our cares on Him,because He is our Saviour and portrayed at Calvary how far He would go to prove his love for all humanity. It's easy to heap praise to God in a thriving garden bursting with goodness over goodness. Praise was not my first thought, however, on Sunday,when, during our family reunion our pickup truck was stolen out of our backyard!!And though, in the grand scheme it is a small loss, it is very inconvenient! Unbeknownst to the thief, the theft includes an aluminum extension ladder,our lawn trimmer, some golf clubs and shoes, stored in the back of the truck,when we cleaned out our garage for the reunion because the forecast was cool, wet and windy! There's nothing like trouble to test our attitude and gratitude!! 🙏 Because God cares for me and youWe know, whatever life betidesWe have a Friend and Helper whoHears every plea that faith confides We have a loving Father, trueIn spite of obstacles, we meetAn outstretched hand to guide us, throughHis Word, a Lamp unto our feet We have an everlasting hopeFixed on unfailing promisesTo comfort us so we can copeAnd let His peace transcend distress We have One who, for our goodTries and refines humilityLest we miss truths we never shouldBecause God cares for you and me © Janet Martin was part of my reading this morning.The chapter ends with these comforting words to the believer,after speaking of the apostasy of the last days... 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,17 comfort your hearts and []establish you in every good word and work.