When adversity touches my life, it can be difficult to imagine how God will use it for my good and His glory. I do not question God’s existence in the midst of a tragedy, but since I am incapable of seeing the whole picture, I simply cannot fathom how His hands will ultimately forge it into blessings, benefits and beauty.
It is an act of faith to hold on through difficulties, temptations and those times when my soul is in darkness. I may not see Him or sense Him in any way, but He is here and He is keeping me. This I know. He is my salvation and even in strife and turmoil that does not change. My life is in His hands. I am promised this Savior, but I am not promised a smooth journey.
All of creation experiences upheaval. Since the fall, when Adam sinned, creation is writhing. Cycles of death and renewal are before me every day, in those I love, in my own life and in the deep rhythms of the earth. There is no stopping these things until Christ comes again and takes us with Him to heaven with His Father.
Meanwhile, I look for His majesty in everything. No matter the tragedy, God has already sown the spark of restoration. His plan cannot be thwarted and I will not lose sight of that truth. For those who look to Him, God is always there for the beholding.
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19
Meeting God at the Park 