When life has wounded you and you have fallen from your nesting place, remember God is the One you can turn to. Stop running around looking  for comfort. Instead, open your heart to God. He will speak to you today in the very circumstances you're trying to escape. Only His hand can hold you up and give you the strength to try again and succeed. Go back to His Word. It's a living love letter. It's a "statement of intent" from One who wants only the best for you. Nothing you have done will change His mind. His love for you is constant -and unconditional! God disciplines us, develops us and delights in us. Come and experience His love afresh. 1 John 3:1 says "See how much our heavenly Father loves us."


We love to quote this,"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13). This promise does not mean you can do whatever you want. Paul is saying you can do anything God calls you to do - for with each of His assignment comes His assistance. This verse teaches you to stay within the boundaries of what God has called you to do and not try to undertake things that are not part of His will for you. Note that this is not negativism - it's wisdom. God wants you to look to Him, not others for your answers. That does not mean you cannot learn from others. It just means the plan that will lead you to success must come from God.


When do you find grace come? Hebrews 4:16 "We will find grace to help us when we need it." God will not give you tomorrow's grace today. Like the manna in the wilderness, when you awaken each morning, it'll be there - grace equals to every need.  How could Paul maintain his joy through beatings, betrayals, shipwrecks and imprisonment? Because God told him, "My grace is enough; it's all you need ..." (2 Corinthians 12:9). Grace will enable you to manage difficult staffs, care for an aging loved one who requires much time and patience, pray and never let go of a rebellious son or daughter and keep your faith strong in the face of overwhelming odds.