When life is so distracting
We carry on with haste
Not seeing what’s in front of us
Leaving a trail of waste
When God is in the center
His plan should cause me peace
Not seeing how He works things out
All for the best of me
Why is this wait so hard?
Why do I cry in pain?
Grieving the things I think are lost
Going through this again
Lord, how I want to trust you
In all the small details
I do, I do, I leave to You
Oh, help me not to fail
I cannot see the end here
And yet I know for sure
I’m learning now to let it go
Into Your hands secure
I want to be called faithful
On the path you’ve set for me
We live by faith and not by sight
Oh how that sets me free
How did Abraham feel when the Almighty God required of him his only son, the son of promise, the son of his old age? Was it only a test of his faithfulness? Was it to prove his heart? I wonder. But Abraham did not hesitate, moan or become enraged. He didn’t question God’s wisdom or authority. Wow. And, so it is when God proves us. He tests our motives and proves our hearts. Sometimes it may seem cruel as we suffer the pain of the loss. He perfects us. You are being perfected, Jill. He will replace your mourning with joy and your tears with rejoicing. Hold on to Him and don’t look back! Life without Him is vanity, and you are blessed and highly favored. You know Him as others can’t imagine. They simply don’t have the capacity. Your trials increase your capacity and your compassion. I do believe He will grant you the desires of your heart, Jill. Simply because you do delight yourself in Him.
You are rare and precious. Do not be corrupted or embittered, but strengthened. His strength be made perfect in you. I am praying for you. To remain in His grace and to keep your fire burning for Him above all else.
With all my love, Care