I have been standing still in my quiet time hoping to find a
place of peace with events, decisions, directions and plans in my life journey
at this moment in time. I delved into the Word looking for application and
perhaps encouragement and comfort for the future. However, as I stood still, I was directed to
my past.
This verse resounded in my mind and my heart:“For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5
Moving half-way across the country away from family and
loved ones, and establishing “home”…
Finding joy after devastating loss…
These are just three of the events in life that I probably
would not have believed if I had been told as that inexperienced, filled with
idealism, younger version of me.
Standing still and thinking about just these three “unbelievables” brings about revelation:
I most likely would’ve never chosen each of those forks in
the life’s road if left to having my own choice as to what would happen in my
life.
Looking back, it is absolutely indisputable that I am
where I am supposed to be right now.
Each of these life events has brought me experiences, perspectives, life
lessons, blessings, joys, and so much more that I would never otherwise have
had:
The firm knowledge that I am His child.
A loving, strong, unbreakable marriage bond.
Amazing children with “unworldly” hearts.
Very special friends that have become God’s blessing of
family.
“Home” in so many senses of the word.
“wealthy” (although not by worldly standards) beyond
measure.
Contentment.
I know I am who I am today because of the “unbelievable”
that was. I have priorities in life I
would otherwise not have had – as well as beliefs, values, and joy.
Even more humbling is evidence that God used these
experiences, my “unbelievables”, to His
purpose for others.
As I walk through today’s issues and concerns, I may miss
the hand of God at work at this moment – I may not understand how it’s all
going to come together – I might be somewhat fearful, tired, doubtful, uneasy
or just plain overwhelmed. Uncertainty
seems like the only certainty. I don’t
know what tomorrow holds. But, I do know
who’s holding tomorrow. I do know that I
am a beloved child whose Father knows best.
In that, there is peace…. And comfort….. and encouragement.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Romans 8:28 We
know that in everything God works for good with those who love him.
Romans 8:37-39
In all these things we are more than conquerors
through him who loved us. For I am sure that
neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present,
nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else
in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
Psalm 46:1 God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:10 Be
Still and know that I am God.
