Forty-One Moments When God is With Us

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.