But God by Karen Ruhl

Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised Him from the dead. (Acts 13:29-30 NKJV)

I belong to several prayer groups online, and I try to keep up with the prayer requests and pray daily for everyone in the groups that list their needs. I am so moved when people tell of their children who are sick, untimely death in the family, or loss of their home or job. Yet each person who requests prayers knows their prayers will be answered.

Many scriptures say, “But God...” and they are always in situations the person didn’t think they could get out of on their own. But God was always there and is always with us to bring us through whatever we face, even when the results are not what we hoped for.

This week as we were wrapping up the magazine, a family member asked if we could keep an eye out for a high chair for their son. They are having problems and could really use all of our prayers. Craig and I prayed and were going to go to the thrift stores after Memorial Day to see if we could find one. While talking to two of my neighbors, I got a text from another neighbor saying she had a high chair and would like to give it to this couple. Nice right? Except I had not talked to anyone about the need for a high chair. BUT GOD knew their needs, and He works in ways we cannot even fathom. That evening, we delivered the high chair to a very happy couple.

There are so many BUT GOD stories, and yet not one will ever top what God did when Jesus was crucified. BUT GOD raised Him from the dead. He lives today and sits on the right side of God.

We all have so much to be thankful for, and we also need to be in prayer continually for those who are in need. When you feel overwhelmed, pray this Psalm 73:26 - and think about the BUT GOD part of this verse.

My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26)