When The Door Slams
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11:13 NIV
There are no problems God cannot solve, no circumstance that escapes His attention. No future that can't be adapted to His plan. God is never surprised, never of education, and never in doubt. His way is perfect, precise, and practical.
In the difficult times of our lives, we struggle, misunderstand, and then blame God. Why? Because we don't know the end of the story. We think what we face is unfair and that God sometimes don't make sense, but that we can consider Him intentionally and untrustworthy. What He knows-but we don't see-is that there is an ending that proves His faithfulness. We just have not arrived at that part of the story yet.
The LORD God, do not need to recheck His plan to see if it was correct. He don't need to ask someone if He should have tried a different plan. What God understands and plans for us can be trusted even when we struggle to make sense of it.
We are familiar with the beginning of our story. We are living in the present. The future? That is the part God understands, and He promises there will be a future. Just hold on. Trust your heavenly Father promise that His plan for your life is perfect and for your good even when it don't make sense.
Think about this: All of us must live through those days when we find ourselves distracted by the frustrations of life. Although we may; at times, struggle mightily to rise above the distractions of everyday living, we need never struggle alone. The LORD God is here, eternal and faithful with infinite patience and love, and if we reach out to Him, The LORD will restore our sense of perspective and give peace to our souls.
Affirmation: Whoever is wise and understanding will show it by his good conduct and works done in the humility that comes from wisdom. If I harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in my heart, I should not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice (James 3:13-16).
Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the LORD and thank Him for His forgiveness.
Never Rest Ministries
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