For Good

Happy #faithfilledfriday 💕

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28

I am learning that faith is about WHO God is and not how I expect to see God in particular moments or unparalleled madness. God is constant, and changing circumstances and clanging cymbals don’t diminish the character of God; they actually indicate and show the brokenness, sinfulness, and temporary dwelling of these tents and this world. Knowing God, seeking God and trusting God with my life and every and anything that come with living, help me to understand and stick to this truth in the midst of the unexplainable and unfathomable: 

God is [still] for me, loves me, and desires to see me be more than a conqueror—God desires for me to be purposeful in fulfilling His will—to bring Him glory, to give Him honor and reverence, and for good, NOT just my good. 

I often think about how I’ve planned out my life, how I think it should’ve went and how still it should go, and how I believe I know best when it comes to the timing of things, the usage of gifts, and purpose of platforms.  I’ve questioned, I’ve cried, I’ve been angry and at times (more than a few) have doubted because of the things I believed were NOT working together for MY good:

Was the ultimate Giver keeping the “best” from me?

Was the ultimate Waymaker, trying to teach me a lesson by not making a way (the way I wanted)?

Was the ultimate Promise Keeper, not keeping the promise of a particular scripture that could very well speak to my situation?

The truth I’ve come to know is, God is so much GREATER than what I see in the natural and what I conceive in my mind. God is far more wiser than the probabilities and personalities of life. God is beyond gracious, more kind than all the loves I’ve ever known. Lysa TerKeurst, the author of It’s not supposed to be this way says this: 

“God is offering the very best by offering Himself.”

Through the midst of life and all it brings, gives, and takes away, God is ever present—never forsaking, ready for us to reconcile after our recklessness, covering a multitude of our sins with His love.

I’ve personally come to know God as faithful and sovereign, no matter the vice, the void, or the validity of my reality or reasons. I am so glad that God chose me, even before I chose Him. I am able to live freely for my Savior as redeemed, in a world full of sin. 

Thanks be to God.