Better!

Have you ever wondered what good could possibly come out of some of the things you go through?  I have...many, many times.  At one point, I was convinced that how complex my life was, is how it was supposed to be.  But the more I prayed, pondered, and studied God's word, the more I begin to see my life through the lenses of the word.  I began to see that my experiences aren't just for me...but for those I come in contact with.  And I believe the same is true for those reading this.

We won't ever understand to the fullest extent why and how God loves us the way He does.  Instead, we're to trust Him and allow the work He's doing to continue.  Jennie Allen said this, "Fires are lit in our lives through our suffering and they can burn to shine light or cause destruction, we get to decide which purpose they will serve."

All of us have a story to tell.  Somewhere in our lives we've been unfairly hurt, mistreated, abused, and used.  Instead of sulking, pointing fingers, or playing the blame game, trust God to do the work, perfecting our history...which is His Story!  Be blessed! =)

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.  He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.  When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has give us.  For the ore we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with His comfort through Christ.  Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you.  Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.  We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.

Do you have a story to tell?  Is there someone in your life you feel could benefit and even be blessed by the story of your life?