Only a life submitted to the will of God can achieve the results that Jesus said were possible.

The worst thing is going through life disconnected from God and from others. John tells us that Jesus came to give us full and abundant life. He came to restore us to our intended state of wholeness. And by being restored in our relationship with God, we can experience the joy of right and full relationships with each other.

You likely can look back over your life and find times when you feared some outcome that was a result of your mistakes or even someone else’s bad intentions. But have you noticed that God can take messes that we inherit and even the ones we create and turn them around for a good purpose?

When we become confused trying to discover God’s will for us for a situation, in an argument, and in all things, we can start with the basics. Treat people fairly and advocate for those who experience injustice. Treat others with kindness. Walk humbly with God.

We will need God at every age and in every season as we face new and sometimes repeated challenges as we pass through various stages of life.