God's purpose

God has purpose for our suffering.  It's hard for me to understand at times (especially today), but when looking back on my life, I get it.  God has used me for all kinds of missions, right in my own suffering.

I can't even imagine the suffering that most of the people of Peru suffer from.  But, when it's you that's going through the trial, it seems so hard, so personal, so undeserving.  It seems like the trial you're going through is long, never ending and lonely.  

But, I have hope.  I have hope that God will prevail.  He will make something good out of this, not on my timeline, but His.  I can't see His purpose today, but I know that nothing is impossible with God.

When I find myself in the middle of a trial, I remind myself to stay faithful and trust that this is only temporary. 

Christians have been martyred since the days of Noah.  There are three prophets in the Bible that were falsely accused, specifically Joseph. As a servant, he was accused of raping the wife of his master, Potiphar.  Moses, even though faithful, the Israelites accused him of bringing them out into the wilderness to die.  And then there’s David, who had proved himself to have courage and integrity, but was falsely accused by King Saul of trying to dethrone him.

God worked out all those situations for good.  So, I know that if God did it for them, He will do it for me.  God knows my heart and He knows the truth of my circumstances. That’s why I’m letting Him fight this battle for me.  

It is an isolating feeling to be wrongfully accused of something you know you didn’t do, but God understands this.  

God's desire for me is to have a joyful, meaningful life, and I expect and trust that He will give that to me.

Psalm 30:5 – “For His anger is but for a moment, and His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

Dianne PetreyComment