I have been pleasantly uplifted and encouraged by several weddings over the past few years.
One lady told me that her greatest joy was seeing her daughter get married recently. Her daughter had been in a number of relationships that hadn’t worked out, and struggled to raise her children in difficult circumstances. Finally she placed herself back onto a path of success by being where God wanted her. Then, after praying and waiting for such a long time to have a husband, God answered her prayer in her late 40’s. The whole family was overjoyed.
….. When we can’t see things changing from our human perspective, we tend to think that they must therefore be impossible. We judge God according to our human limitations. But God is not limited by earthly constraints. He is the Creator of all things. He is the one who made things appear out of nothing. Who are we to tell God, “It’s too late for me”?
…… I have found that God’s Word provides help for me during the times when I don’t feel anyone understands how I’m feeling. He reassures me that He does understand and I will not be disappointed by the outcome He has planned for me, if I wait on Him to work things out.
“This is what the Lord says: ‘In the time of my favour I will answer you.’” (Isaiah 49:8).
Be encouraged.
From the book In the Waiting room – finding hope and inspiration when facing disappointment, by Paula J Campbell.
Copyright ©Paula J Campbell 2016