Thoughts from the Throne
No, this is not about Preparation H, but I’ll use the analogy to get this thought started.
Many of life’s hemorrhoids prepare us for other purposes God has in store for us. As I get older, I see so many people dealing with tragic loss, horrible illness, or seemingly unfair life circumstances. I know I personally went through a very rough patch financially as a result of someone else’s unscrupulous business practices. However, looking back, I wouldn’t trade that period of my life for anything because I know that God used that situation to redirect my life and draw me closer to Him.
Do not be too quick to wish these circumstances away. While we often struggle through these situations, we can take comfort that life is not “random” and our sufferings are not in vain. The Creator of the Universe goes with us and can–and WILL–use all circumstances for GOOD for those who love Him. It is highly unlikely that we’ll know the reason or the outcome of those situations while we’re in the middle of them, but I’ve always found it to be so awesome to look back with the 20/20 vision God gives us to see His hands at work in even the most trying of circumstances. Often, we discover that God used those circumstances to prepare us to serve Him by helping others going through similar trials.
ONLY God is capable of that kind of power. ONLY God can redirect the sin of this world and use it for good. Our sin crucified Jesus on the cross, but God uses Jesus’ death to redeem us from that very same sin that crucified Him. Remember: God is Good ALL THE TIME. He–and only He–can make good come from our suffering.
