How Much Longer? Trusting God Through Life's Storms
Do you know what's remarkable? Despite experiencing the worst spring weather ever, with 20 consecutive rainy days, I found myself completely at peace - even joyful.
Why? Because I was focused on God's goodness and the blessings I could still experience, regardless of circumstances. This made me wonder: Why do we often resist change while simultaneously yearning for it?
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Consider this: What if, even on the 21st rainy day, you simply trusted that God knows exactly what He's doing? Perhaps everything is precisely as it should be.
The Psalms remind us: "Both day and night belong to you; you made the starlight and the sun. You set the boundaries of the earth, and you made both summer and winter." (Psalm 74:16-17 NLT)
Isaiah 45:6-8 further affirms: "I am the Lord, and there is no other. I create the light and make the darkness... I, the Lord, do all these things. Open up, O heavens, and pour out your righteousness. Let the earth open wide so salvation and righteousness can sprout up together. I, the Lord, created them."
God not only created the world and its seasons, but He also created you and lovingly guides your life's journey. We don't need to fully understand His ways - we can simply walk forward in faith and joyful anticipation, knowing He has good plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11).
If you're facing storms in your personal life right now, will you choose to trust your Creator? Remember, even in life's harshest weather, maintaining a positive attitude is possible when we focus on God's unchanging goodness and perfect timing.