Devotions with Holly Woodbridge

Life is Hard, but God is good! A Pondering by Holly Woodbridge

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John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Well, congratulations! You have made it through January in the year 2022. That is an accomplishment these days.

More than likely you have disappointed someone already this year or someone has let you down. You may have already experienced loss or heartache. Jesus said, “In this world you WILL have trouble.”

Life does not ever stay smooth for too long. People you trusted, betray you. People you love die. People you hope so much for, disappoint. BUT not Jesus! He never disappoints. He never abandons you or sticks it to you. He never uses His power to oppress you. He is with you. He loves you. You can trust Him. You can follow Him. You can lean on Him.

So, when he speaks listen, because He is for you and He says, “Take heart, I have overcome the world.”

Whatever might be sucking the life out of you right now is not bigger than your God. He always overcomes. So take Heart, He is good and He is with you in it all. Let His peace wash over you.

This song has been a help to me as I work through the hard of life. Take a listen.