God works in mysterious ways. Many of us have heard that before, but when it comes time to believe it in our own lives, it’s easier said than done. Could it be, though, that while you’re facing trouble, God is working in an area you have no idea about?

The morning routine. The daily grind. For many of us, that feels like all that life is. We feel that the things we do, when added up, really don’t mean that much. The great thing about a relationship with God is that He can do big things in and through us even when it doesn’t feel like we have a lot to offer.

We can’t respond to God without His help. When we seek Jesus out - we find Him. He gently breaks through to us in a personal way. Jesus calls us to faith in Him, by name. He brings forgiveness and healing for all the sin and hurt that fills up life without Him. He places people in our lives and works through them.

It’s possible that you’re chasing the wrong thing. It’s possible that you aren’t really willing to give 100% of your life to Jesus - just some parts of it. God doesn’t want your money or half-hearted devotion. He wants you to follow Him with every single part of your whole life.

Sometimes God is looking for us when we aren’t necessarily looking for Him. Maybe we don’t believe that He could, or would, love someone like us. Maybe we’re angry with God. Regardless of where we are, God is seeking us out and is crazy about us.

We all love a comeback. Just when it seems that it’s all over, from out of nowhere and overcoming seemingly insurmountable setbacks, the underdog secures the win. Jesus came back and claimed victory over what looked like defeat. Through Him, our setbacks can become comebacks, too.

The cross is a recognizable symbol. For years it has been. There’s something significant about this symbol, though. Near the cross, we find so much more than we can imagine. Near the cross, we don’t just find a dying Jesus, we find true life.

They expected an adorned king, instead, they got a serving Savior. We often expect God to work it all out and demonstrate His power in ways we can see and in a timeline we like. The crown of Jesus, though, often means He works in ways we can’t even imagine.

It’s an all-out fight. How do we do what God asks us to do and go to war against the things that hold us back and eat us up? It’s about more than just trying harder, it’s about winning a fight within ourselves.

In uncertain times, fear can cause us to do some crazy things. For those of us with Jesus, we don’t have to let fear rule us. In fact, we can bring calm to the chaos as we face everything with Jesus.