Nothing is ever by coincidence

When you have a personal relationship with Christ, I find it easy to believe that nothing happens by chance or coincidence. I think every little detail is intricately planned by God. Just yesterday I expressed feeling distant from God and not seeing Him work in my life. This morning when I had my quiet time, I started the book of Leviticus. Before each chapter there's a little intro to each book explaining who wrote it, when it happened, what was going on, and how applicable it is today. Today's intro started out with something like this: God seems so far away...if only I could see or hear him. Have you ever felt this way - struggling with loneliness, burdened by despair, riddled with sin, overwhelmed by problems? Made in God's image, we were created to have a close relationship with him; thus, when fellowship i broken, we are incomplete and need restoration. Communion with the living God is the essence of worship. It is vital, touching the very core of our lives... To me, it seemed a little ironic until I thought about how good God is. He cares so much, even about the little things, to let me know "Look, this happens. This is what you're feeling. And this is what you're gonna do about it." It's definitely a small thing and maybe a stretch, but God works in amazing ways. "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." -Psalms 139:13-14