Forty-One Moments When God is With Us

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Christmas.

“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us)” (Matthew 1:22-23).

God with us.

  1. When our sin is great and we need to repent . . . God is with us.
  2. When we are hungry for our shame to disappear . . . God is with us.
  3. When our gratitude is overwhelming . . . God is with us.
  4. When we are terrified of failing . . . God is with us.
  5. When kids pull on us and we are tired . . . God is with us.
  6. When our spouses don’t get us . . . God is with us.
  7. When money is tight . . . God is with us.
  8. When we wonder if our work really matters . . . God is with us.
  9. When we hear compliments with a whisper but criticism with a megaphone . . . God is with us.
  10. When we are hurt by another’s words or deeds . . . God is with us.
  11. When we are anxious about what tomorrow may bring . . . God is with us.
  12. When we are weary from always hustling . . . God is with us.
  13. When we’re frustrated by family dynamics . . . God is with us.
  14. When we’re unsure which road to take . . . God is with us.
  15. When we are full of persistent grief . . . God is with us.
  16. When we are full of enthusiasm . . . God is with us.
  17. When we are lonely . . . God is with us.
  18. When we are anticipating a new season . . . God is with us.
  19. When we have great joy . . . God is with us.
  20. When we need courage to speak truth . . . God is with us.
  21. When we desire rest . . . God is with us.
  22. When we need a safe place to just breathe for a moment . . . God is with us.
  23. When the burden of ministry is beyond heavy . . . God is with us.
  24. When our loved one is the prodigal . . . God is with us.
  25. When we are the prodigals . . . God is with us.
  26. When we’re struggling with sexual identity . . . God is with us.
  27. When our dream just fell apart . . . God is with us.
  28. When no one else notices . . . God is with us.
  29. When regret roars through our minds . . . God is with us.
  30. When we are marginalized . . . God is with us.
  31. When we are convicted of sin . . . God is with us.
  32. When we need a break . . . God is with us.
  33. When being the leader just isn’t worth it . . . God is with us.
  34. When our friends walk away . . . God is with us.
  35. When we are in prison . . . God is with us.
  36. When we’re made fun of . . . God is with us.
  37. When we lose our jobs . . . God is with us.
  38. When the baby cries . . . or laughs . . . God is with us.
  39. When we are far away . . . God is with us.
  40. When we move toward Jesus . . . God is with us.
  41. When we bathe ourselves in the blood of Christ . . . God is with us.