Romans 15:4 We were created for God’s glory!

We were created for God’s glory. Our acceptance of His will in our life allows us to participate in His plans. In the manner that we believe in Him is the manner that we can receive His blessings in our life and in the lives of those who we come in contact with. Christ in us works through us to accomplish His will for us.

Esther 4:14-16 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” 15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: 16 “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!”

Esther’s life was in God’s planning to save His people. She had the choice to accept or reject His plan. He is the perfect gentleman and will never force His will on any person. We need to accept His plans not knowing the outcome but knowing that His plans for us are for our good and the good of others.

Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

All of Scripture is profitable for learning the ways of God. They were written for our understanding and maturity in Christ that we may grow in grace and knowledge. Carla

Whatever is written refers to all of the Old Testament Scriptures. Here Paul reminds the Roman believers that Old Testament is a source of encouragement and instruction for Christians (1 Corinthians 10:11). Faithlife Study Bible

Through patience (endurance) and the comfort (or encouragement) of Scripture, believers learn that they have hope. In this case, if strong believers are patient with the scruples of the weak, they have hope of being rewarded (14:10; 1 Corinthians 9:17, 24–27). The NKJV Study Bible

Romans 4:23–24 Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, 

2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Psalm 119:50 

This is my comfort in my affliction,

For Your word has given me life.

1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

When I see acts of courage, I see heroism, and I don't see myself.

Or I see how far I have to go.

Or I see how far short I have fallen.

But I do understand tired.

And I do understand discouraged.

And I do understand the end of my resources.

And I do understand that it is not easy to be gentle with yourself.

It is not easy to embrace and be embraced by grace and self-care.

But care of any kind begins with self-care, honoring moments of wellbeing and healing.

And this we know: from that place, spills light. Light that is healing for those who have been left out, for those who are feeling alone and afraid, and for those needing replenishment in moments of sanctuary and grace. Sabbath Moments