Maybe all you need to hear today is this – God isn’t the cause of what you’re struggling with. Sin is, both directly and indirectly. There are wrongs that have been done to you, consequences for wrongs you have done, and the terrible reality of living in a sin-stained world. But God is not your enemy and He’s not out to get you.
Instead His desire is to rescue you. What He’s spoken over you is this – “If you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure” (Exodus 19:5). He’s given you His unfailing promise, “I will never fail you. I will never forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Never. Not ever. Not even once.
And if God isn’t the source of your trouble and hardship, then you can be certain that it can be overcome. It might not be easy and it might not be quick, but God is looking for those who are willing to stick with Him. “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). He cannot be defeated and nothing is too hard for Him. I know of no greater source of hope.
Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior… Others died that you might live. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:1-4