The word “but” is a coordinating conjunction meaning that it connects words or groups of words. In the case of “but” it shows a contrast, an exception to what has already been said. I cannot possibly include all of the “But God” statements from the Bible, but here are a few of my favorites.

God makes the seeds we plant grow…we can depend on Him to do His part after we have done ours. Instead of trying to take credit for God’s work, let’s give Him all of the glory. But God…

Once again, people build houses, but God has built everything because He created everything. There is no material that a house is made of that was not created originally by God. All of those scientists who keep trying to be the Creator are not. But God…

We cannot save ourselves and never could. God showed us His love long before we even acknowledged His existence or His great plan of salvation. But God…

God raised Jesus from the dead and provided a way for all of us to have eternal life. When this verse says “you” the speaker is talking to the crowd that forced death on our Savior. But I know that I was one of them who caused His death because I am a sinner and He died for all of us. But God…

One day I will die. We all will. It is the end of life on earth, but it is the beginning of a new eternity with God. He promised and I believe Him. But God…

Getting old is not a picnic or much fun some days. But God continues to strengthen me daily and to show me new truths from His word that nourishes my soul. But God…

This verse is from one of my favorite stories in the Old Testament, when Joseph is reunited with the brothers who sold him into slavery. God takes the bad that others intend for us and changes it into a blessing, if we will just look for it. But God…

So, I hope this post has whetted your spiritual appetite to look for it the “but God” statements in the Bible. They are in the Old Testament and the New Testament, so keep an eye out. They mean good things for believers! But God…