It is wonderful that you know, understand and think far beyond our tiny capabilities. Before the foundation of the world you knew each of us, long before we came to pass, you knew what would transpire in our lives, what our decisions would be, what each person’s response to you would be. You knew that many would reject your offer of grace, pardon and adoption--yet you chose to pay for the purchase of forgiveness for all human beings at great personal expense.

You see into the future, weaving the innumerable strands of human decisions and events into the fabric of your will, bringing about your overall desired end, as well as the just outcome of our choices. You give people power to make real and valid decisions, though these decisions may bring people to the conclusion you abhor: spending eternity without you.

Prayer: “Lord God, help me to praise you throughout this day, to focus on the truth of your presence, your goodness, your constant care for your children. Help me to lift my eyes by faith from the nagging negatives in life to the transcendent truth of your wonderful working out all things for your glory and my good. Amen.”