He Loves Us, Flaws and All

Published: Feb. 20, 2022, midnight

b'Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik\\u2019s Cube? I can\\u2019t tell you how many times I\\u2019ve tried and failed to unscramble this complicated mess of colors. It amazes me that there are people out there who can decipher this puzzle. I once saw someone solve a Rubik\\u2019s Cube in less than fifteen seconds!\\nI think life is much like a Rubik\\u2019s Cube. Time and time again, I have struggled against the obstacles of life, doing everything in my power to put things back together, to fit all the colors into place. But each time, all I manage to do is jumble my life even more. So what can we possibly do when the Rubik\\u2019s Cube of our life gets more mixed up than ever?\\nThe answer is: turn to the One who can help. Jesus Christ, the master puzzle solver, is the only one who can sort out the problems of life. When I try to solve my troubles on my own, I quickly become overwhelmed. But Christ invites me to give all my worries and cares to Him. Instead of trying to figure out my problems on my own, I get to follow Jesus one step at a time. When I let Him carry my troubles, I can rest in the safety of His protective and guiding hand. His power alone can sort out the cares that threaten to overpower me.\\nRight now, God is working to bring about His good purposes. Even when I can\\u2019t understand what He\\u2019s doing, I can look forward to the day Jesus will return to earth to right every wrong, heal every brokenness, and restore all of creation. And I can know without a doubt that no matter how mixed-up, cluttered, and confusing life may get, God holds me in the palm of His hand. Because I belong to Christ, I no longer have to worry about solving the puzzles on my own. When I cast my cares on Him, I can be sure that He will take care of me. The Rubik\\u2019s Cubes of life are no puzzle to God. \\u2022 Eliana Canfield\\n\\u2022 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the struggles of life? Consider taking a moment to bring your problems to God and ask for His help. \\n\\u2022 How do you usually try to solve your problems? Remember that God doesn\\u2019t expect us to be able to figure things out on our own. He calls us to be in community and help one another. Who are trusted Christians in your life you can be honest with when you feel overwhelmed? \\n\\u2026casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMatt.18.12-Matt.18.14|Luke.15.11-Luke.15.24|Jer.31.3'