May 2, 2025
Good morning,
Many Christians believe God is good, holy, and unchanging, implying that he will always be fair. But the existence of suffering and evil in the world can make it difficult to reconcile God's supposed fairness with human experiences. Throughout the scriptures, it is evident that God is unbiased, honest, and treats no one wrongly. Deuteronomy 32:4, describes God as the Rock whose works are perfect and whose ways are just. He does no wrong and is upright and just. Understanding God's fairness helps us grasp the magnitude of His love and grace.
Acknowledging your responsibility to believe in God helps “us” understand the importance of a personal relationship with Him. We have a responsibility to respond to what God has revealed about Himself when reflecting on our faith journey. By doing so, we underscore the importance of making a choice to follow Him and the eternal ramifications of that decision. Your spiritual practice during difficult times helps you show others how to embrace feelings of pain and discomfort with kindness and acceptance.
To maintain your spirituality during difficult times involves nurturing your inner sense of purpose and connection, even amidst struggles. And understanding how God's fairness and grace encourages us to share His message of salvation with others and to live lives that reflect His grace and mercy. Hard times are inevitable - unfortunately, many people, including some Christians, don’t understand even during difficult times that your determination should remain unshaken by external influences. When life feels overwhelming, I try to remind myself that this too shall pass. I try to release control and place my trust in God to help me navigate obstacles, especially those beyond my control. When I relinquish control and have more trust in God managing my circumstances, life starts to unfold more harmoniously, the right people show up to support me through difficulty and doors open for more spiritual nourishment and support to flow through. “Keep the faith it’s your season to be blessed”
Your continued financial contributions during this new way of worship are greatly appreciated. Please continue to mail your checks to Payne Chapel A.M.E Church, 2701 Lee St, Houston, Texas 77026, or use Givelify.com on the church website.
Finally, I want to leave you with this thought for meditation: “Nothing binds you except your thoughts; nothing limits you except your fear; and nothing controls you except your beliefs.” – Marianne Williamson
Pray.
Pastor Kevin L. Bullock, Sr.