Sometimes God puts us in places we don’t want to be, jobs we don’t want to do, situations we’d rather avoid. When this happens it can be hard to trust in His goodness, to believe He has our best interests in mind.
Paul felt this way. He had a “thorn in the flesh”. I don’t know what it was, but it doesn’t sound real pleasant. Three times he “begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT).
Our Heavenly Father can see the big picture, the “end from the beginning” and He is always looking out for the good of His children. Sometimes this means letting us stay in difficult circumstances, because it will help us grow. At other times He may need us where we are to be a blessing to another.
One thing is for certain. We can trust Him. He promises in Jeremiah 29:11, His plans are “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
This morning, before you quit that job you hate or run from that relationship that’s not going too well, stop and ask God for direction. You just may be right where you belong right now. And I don’t know about you, but the only place I want to be is the place where He wants me to be – even if it’s hard.
As you start a new week, don’t let circumstances determine your course. Instead, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6). He knows what He’s doing – guaranteed!
God bless and have a terrific new week!