I would have
lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In
the land of the living.
- Psalm 27:13 (NKJV)
What would you wish for if you stumbled upon a genie in a bottle? Many would ask for wealth, good health, or fame. Others might long for love, acceptance, or peace. Students might wish for perfect grades. Those in battle might plead for victory or rest. But here’s the truth: every one of these desires—at their deepest level—can only be satisfied through Christ. Miracles surround us every single day, though we often fail to recognize them. Financial freedom can be found by practicing wisdom—learning to budget and avoiding crushing debt. Health improves when we nourish our bodies with good food, rest, and exercise, even if we start late. Fame, on the other hand, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be; many who reach it discover unbearable pressure and loneliness. Love? It’s right in front of us. No one will ever love you more than God does. Acceptance? The cross is the ultimate declaration that you belong to Him. And peace? True peace won’t come from world leaders or global agreements, but from hearts surrendered to Christ. History reminds us that even great accomplishments often follow failure. Thomas Edison famously said he didn’t fail 1,000 times, but discovered 1,000 ways that didn’t work. In the same way, our setbacks can be steps toward God’s greater plan. We may not see a “perfect” world in our lifetime, but we can see the goodness of the Lord here and now. We see it in creation’s beauty, in the simple gift of breath in our lungs, in the daily blessings we so easily overlook. Life may not be everything we imagined, but in Christ, it is still deeply good. So, instead of wishing on a genie, let us live with confidence that God’s goodness is here—in the land of the living—and it will carry us until the day we see Him face to face.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Psalm 27:13 (NKJV)
What would you wish for if you stumbled upon a genie in a bottle? Many would ask for wealth, good health, or fame. Others might long for love, acceptance, or peace. Students might wish for perfect grades. Those in battle might plead for victory or rest. But here’s the truth: every one of these desires—at their deepest level—can only be satisfied through Christ. Miracles surround us every single day, though we often fail to recognize them. Financial freedom can be found by practicing wisdom—learning to budget and avoiding crushing debt. Health improves when we nourish our bodies with good food, rest, and exercise, even if we start late. Fame, on the other hand, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be; many who reach it discover unbearable pressure and loneliness. Love? It’s right in front of us. No one will ever love you more than God does. Acceptance? The cross is the ultimate declaration that you belong to Him. And peace? True peace won’t come from world leaders or global agreements, but from hearts surrendered to Christ. History reminds us that even great accomplishments often follow failure. Thomas Edison famously said he didn’t fail 1,000 times, but discovered 1,000 ways that didn’t work. In the same way, our setbacks can be steps toward God’s greater plan. We may not see a “perfect” world in our lifetime, but we can see the goodness of the Lord here and now. We see it in creation’s beauty, in the simple gift of breath in our lungs, in the daily blessings we so easily overlook. Life may not be everything we imagined, but in Christ, it is still deeply good. So, instead of wishing on a genie, let us live with confidence that God’s goodness is here—in the land of the living—and it will carry us until the day we see Him face to face.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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