And It Grieved God that He had Made Mankind

And it repented the Lord that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart. Genesis 6:6

Steps 4, 5, 8, 9

In this story God conducts an inventory on His intents and desires. He concludes that mankind had not turned out the way He wanted it done. Yet, since God knows the end from the beginning He already knew this before He even created mankind. Yet, even God, feels sorrow and sadness that His best efforts had been thwarted by addiction/sin. Yet, even in this terrible time, God still had a plan and He would implement the plan to protect and preserve mankind.

Prayer for Today: God, thank You that You are able to feel pain, and sorrow, along with us. We are sorry that all things did not turn out the original way for You, and for us. Thank You that You did not give up, and that You still had a plan, and always will have a plan. Help us to see Your plan, and to participate in it. Grant us wisdom, insight, and a willingness to change.