“He couldn’t imagine God intended the chaos, hurt, hardship, crime and evil that everyone has to endure. So, why is life the way it is and is there any hope?”
AWAKE to a New Life… > page 41
God’s answer to that question from the book’s character, Jack, can help us to welcome this 2021 new year with His truth and wisdom. The one true God provides Jack (and us) with the historical truth of what got us to this point, with His promise for the future, and with His counsel for dealing with today. Knowing and relating to God allows us to have a peace that transcends all understanding of what is happening as we face this new year. See more of this story and the questions and answers that explain why life is the way it is, and God’s plan for us to deal with it.
Another source of inspiration is a song that asks and answers these questions:
- Do you feel the world is broken?
- Do you feel the shadows deepen?
- Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
- Is all creation groaning?
- But do you know that all the dark won’t stop the light from getting through?
- Is anyone worthy?
- Is He worthy of all blessing and honor and glory?
- Does the Father truly love us?
- Does the Spirit move among us?
- And does Jesus, our Messiah, hold forever those He loves?
Is He Worthy? was written and originally released by Andrew Peterson on his Resurrection Letters Vol 1 album in 2018. Also see Chris Tomlin’s video of Is He Worthy?
Wishing you peace and blessings in the 2021 new year!
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
