What Is In Your Plus Column?

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

    Maybe you have made a list of pros and cons when trying to make decisions or when considering a project. There have been times when I have counted up the things against me and have come away rather discouraged, perhaps you have done the same.

    But today I want to encourage you to make a list, even if it is just a list in your mind, of things in your plus column. What things are working for you? What is in your favor?

    We can start right at the top. God is for you, He is the biggest plus in the column of the list in your favor. God wants you to succeed, to overcome, to endure, and to prosper in spite of your afflictions and challenges.

    We can also add in the Lord’s presence working in and through us manifested by the power of the Holy Spirit. We live, breathe, and exist in Him as the children of God. Jesus has made a covenant between God the Father and ourselves so that we are in a state of being right with God and having the favor of God through Jesus Christ.

     Right now you should be feeling much better about your plus column. But we have more, we have God’s holy angels watching over us, protecting us, strengthening us, and blessing us because we are the children of God. I feel like one of those TV infomercials, but wait, there is more:

    We have God’s written word reminding us of all His blessings, and giving us strength when we have doubts about God’s goodness or will for us. And one other thing we must consider, God has given each of us spiritual gifts, your gift may be to encourage, or as a prayer warrior. Maybe you have the ability to communicate God’s word to others. Perhaps you are one of those people who can minister to others through your faith, or kindness, or your joy and hopefulness in spite of your difficulties. You may have gifts you have not even discovered yet.

     All of us have a list in the minus column of things that weigh against us, but never forget that all important plus column. It far outweighs everything else.

     Prayer: Dear Lord, help us never to forget that with You, there is much more that is for us than can ever be against us. Amen.