Last night was so peaceful. Time passed so slowly. The house was full, my kids around the table (and naturally, 3 extra kids) for supper. Everybody relaxed & swam & played after. It was the kind of night you really take notice of God's peace & contentment. We celebrated that during devotion last night. It follows some weeks here of crazy home & car repairs, so we are particularly grateful.
I don't believe anything happens by chance. Today I made a business call & the lady on the other end of the phone shared her story with me. Her opening words were: "There is life after death, and by death, I'm referring to divorce." She had accepted that the rest of her life would be suffering, as she faced the daily struggles of a single mom, & fought the bitter ache of loneliness. But God had other plans for her life. Three years after her divorce, God sent a wonderful man into her life. She has been happily remarried for 6 months now. She said, "I didn't know life could be like this, & never expected to find happiness again". God is gracious, God is merciful.
My morning devotion had this verse & quote today:
"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands."
~Ps 138:8~
"God has no problems, only plans. There is never panic in heaven"
~Corrie ten Boom~
There was no panic in heaven when this lady faced a divorce that rocked her world & everything she held dear. God already had plans for her future, & for yours & mine. Only believe. He is perfecting that which concerns you& me.
