Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
Help is on the way – in God’s timing.
He promises, “When you pass through the waters, I’ll be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flame scorch you” (Isaiah 43:2).
God’s protection is sure, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be battles.
Will your unhappy marriage become happy in a heartbeat? Not likely. Does God guarantee the absence of struggle? Not in this life. Will your addictive impulses vaporize in a moment? Not gonna happen. But he does pledge to reweave your pain for a higher purpose.
Exhibit A – Joseph. He was 17 years old when his brothers abandoned him; he was 37 when he saw them again. Another year passed before he saw his father.
Sometimes, God takes his time. But remember this: you are a version of Joseph in your generation. His story is in the Bible for this reason: to teach us to trust God to trump evil.
Recovery Step: Be patient. Hang on. It’s gonna get better.
