Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
~Hebrews 4:16 (Amp)

In our world, being “used” or “taken advantage of” by others is not something we enjoy or even want to allow. But when it comes to God, are we really willing to be fully used by Him for HIS PURPOSE?  Regardless of the pain it might cause?  The distress it brings?  The brokenness we feel?

God has purposed a plan for each of our lives.  Nothing comes into our life that HE cannot purpose for good.  While I do not believe that He enjoys seeing harm or danger coming near any of His children, let’s face it – our fallen world is filled with danger, and while it often brings pain – it also brings opportunity.

Opportunity for Him to show His Goodness, His Mercy, and even His Just nature.

I have faced many difficult seasons in my life.  I have not always sailed through them with a firm reliance on God’s grace, let alone thankfulness for these trials.  I have often found myself complaining about circumstances which threaten the sanctity of my little piece of existence.  Circumstances which I respond to with fear, anger, resentment, and other feelings and behaviors which do little to further the cause of Christ.

In this time in my life, God has brought me to a place – once again – where I have no choice but to fall at His feet and pray for wisdom, for grace, for healing, and for His Touch.  Without these things, my life will probably change drastically.  My family’s life will change drastically.

A loved one, who has struggled with addictions for many years, is at a crossroads.  There is a fork in the road and a decison must be made which will affect not only this person’s life, but the lives of so many loved ones.  And it is at this time, that I have to fall on my face at the Throne of God’s grace – praying for Him to move and heal and restore – trusting that the outcome will indeed be God’s Purpose.

For the decision has yet to be made.  The choice is still unclear.

Can I submit myself to the Lord regardless of the outcome, and trust that His Purpose will be revealed?  Even if it is different from my hopes and expectations?  And can I be thankful for this trial, knowing that His Will is never thwarted.  That He is, in fact, The Good Shepherd – always looking for his lost lamb?

Of course I pray for healing, redemption, and restoration in my loved one’s life.  Ultimately, I have to trust that whatever comes, His Purpose is good.

For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.
~ Jeremiah 29:11 (Amp)

It is entirely possible that my loved one may be fatally wounded in this battle.  That healing won’t come.  That restoration won’t happen.  Not on earth, anyway. I can’t fix it and I can’t change it.  I can only pray for GOD – our Healer and Redeemer – to do His work.

But I can Trust His Purpose…

Can You Trust His Purpose? is a post from: Christian Women Blogging - Women By Grace