Flying trying to figure things out, a re-post

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I know, I know I am not supposed to try to figure out how God is going to do something. I am supposed to take comfort in knowing that He will do it in His way in His time. I know all of this, yet today I am trying to figure it out anyway. 

If you are struggling like me, read this:

How Can God Bring Good from This? | Encouragement For Today | Proverbs 31 Ministries‏ by Lysa Terkaust

“And we know that in all things God works for the good
of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Have you ever faced a personal struggle and wondered how God could possibly bring good out of it? How could Romans 8:28 apply to my hidden issues — the ones I don’t like to think about, deal with, or even admit I have?

 

Flying with disappointment

We have all faced disappointments. Some times disappointments seem to happen more often that the good times. Or maybe it is just that we tend to focus more on them. None of really knows why great things either turn out horribly or just get ripped out of your hands. Shouldn't God know how much these things mean to us? Shouldn't He know how much we were counting on the opportunities that just seem out of our reach or completely on the other side of the world?

Here is a great blog about disappointments by Lysa TerKeurst. 

I decided to take one step away from disappointment and take one step toward the good God was working through the loss of the speaking event. I don't know why that amazing opportunity was offered to me, only to be taken away. But I do know this . . . I'd rather rejoice in what is and what will be, than wallow in what isn't. After all, disappointment only stings as long as I let it.

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