When What We Know about God and What We See Don't Match up
“God is good.” I hear this all the time, and full heartedly agree with it! I’m so glad there are many recognizing the blessings in their lives and giving credit to the one whom every good gift comes from.
My thoughts then go to the ones who are going through hardships or tragedy. What is our stance on God during those times when fresh wounds, hard life circumstances, or devastations are happening? Will our minds change on the nature of who God is?
Let me clarify something, God is big enough to handle your questions for the difficult things in life. You can ask Him about them. You can seek out His Word. And I pray you get clarity. But if you don’t right at that moment and maybe not even for years, will you still believe that He is who He says He is?
Our Healer
Our Deliverer
Our Peace
Our Protector
Our Provider
Always with us… the list goes on.
I’ve heard a pastor say that when we don’t see the breakthrough we were praying for, it should humble us and move us into the place of recognizing we need more of God. We should be so moved to seek out time in the secret place with God and let Him teach us, correct us, fill us, love us, heal us, or whatever it is we may need. To stand on the Word of God, the promises of God, and the nature of God is never wrong. If we don’t see what we have contended for, we cannot let it create a division in our hearts to step away from the truth of who God is, but we have to let it draw us to a place of humility that says,
“God, this is who You say You are and this is what happened. I don’t understand why, but You do. Please lead me into greater intimacy with You so that I will see You for who You truly are in this life. I want to co labor with You to see Your promises fulfilled. I humble myself before You and ask You to lovingly teach me, correct me, fill me, heal me, and guide me. In Jesus name, Amen.”
And then I encourage you, wait for the Lord to renew your strength. He will.
Reginna Luna
When she comes across a "mom break" (aka sleeping children), Reginna will most likely be found snuggled up to her husband, cooking, or reading. Being a co-founder of The Renewal Project, she loves the opportunity to minister life, love, and hope found in Jesus.