Posted on March 11, 2010

Wait for the LORD;
Be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.
-Psalm 27:14

Sometimes life can just seem overwhelming. You wonder where God is and what He’s doing…if anything! He seems so distant, so uninvolved sometimes. If you’re like me, you might blame yourself for whatever is going wrong. You think that you must have some secret sin that has made God so mad that He’s remaining silent. For a moment you forget His incredible grace…you forget the cross…

And then…

Suddenly, He touches your heart. He reminds you that He’s in control, that His love is unfailing and His faithfulness is unending. For a solitary moment, you get a glimpse of the bigger picture.

God has allowed these things in your life for your benefit. He’s making you the person you were meant to be…holiness is his goal. He knows exactly what you are able to handle.
In every tough situation, He is the Rock and Fortress, your Shepherd, who will never leave you to face things alone. As you and I keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, we will be able to not only endure these hard times, but we will be able to truly develop thankful hearts in the middle of even the most intense heartache.

You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
-Psalm 32:7