make that connection

Are you having experiences that seem to not make sense? Are you pursuing things in life, yet nothing seems to be working? Are you going through trials and afflictions, and you are feeling that none of them are warranted? Well, here's a bit of what might be happening.

As Christians, we go through many things and God allows them all for His purpose. We, on the other hand, experience the disappointment, setbacks, and even the pain in these situations, yet, God has a plan!

God is more interested in working His plan for our lives than our comfort. It's important for us to look to see His hand in everything that's happening to us. We are being molded, shaped and made to look more like Jesus. That is God's ultimate goal; making us look more like His son, the Lord Jesus. This requires getting rid of habits, ways, attitudes, and practices that don't line up with His Word. 

When you are going through life's disappointments, what is God showing you? What is He saying to you in that moment? After a few days or so and the smoke clears, are you able to trace His hand? Are you able to hear what He is saying to you? It's important that we make that connection between situations we're going through and God's voice. If we miss that connection, we will forever be second guessing ourselves and we will be confused.

Everything in a believer's life, God has a hand in. Everything must either meet with God's approval or disapproval. Everything in our lives must be in His will. Usually, when God says, "No" to something we're pursuing, He means just that, "No"! Afterall, He knows what is best for us in the long run. If you or I decide that we're going to run after what we want and pursue it anyway, we will ultimately falter and fail.

We must always make that connection with what is happening (the events) and with God's voice (the end result) in the midst of it. You don't want to miss that or else you will circle that mountain over, and over again. God does not want us wasting time on things that will not benefit us. It's always good to take some time and assess the situation fully to see the hand of God in it.

Stop right where you are, right now, and think about what's happening in your life (the good, the bad, the ugly) and look for the hand of God. What might He be trying to show you? What is He saying at this time? 

May the Lord help us to make that connection!

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

No matter what, God will work it all for your Good! Be encouraged!

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