There is so much hope in this quote:
"It won't be painless. It won't be quick. But God will use this mess for good." -Max Lucado
My office wall at St. Jude used to have the quote: "When you can't see God's hand, trust His heart." They were words of comfort woven into the mystery of how we have a God who sees a big picture when we only see today's page.
When we are in the middle of any mess, we get frustrated and tired. We want to be through the valley filled with shadows and living in the light of understanding that comes with time and reflection. When we are in the moment of the trial, it is still a trial.
Most of us can think back on times we could not understand the pain in the journey. Then, we get through it and realize that we are stronger, wiser and more in tune with who He is in our lives. He is a real and living God. He does not abandon us when we are in turmoil. He is beside it as we walk through it.
Out of messes come new creations. Out of the mess, strength rises. Out of the mess, trust becomes deeply rooted. Out of the mess, we more clearly see who He is. He is not a fair-weathered, wish granting God. Oh, no! He is a stick with us, strengthen us, fight for us, stay beside us God who does not abandon His children when things are falling apart. We have to be still and wait on Him.
One of my favorite voices of all times is BJ Thomas's. There is something so soothing in his voice, no matter what he sings. On his "You Gave Me Love" album, there is a song, "I Need to Be Still" that took root in my heart more than 30 years ago. Earworm is singing today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGaQ9V3X4oE
"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” -Psalm 46:10
He can use the mess for good, and He will. We need only trust and be still.
Today, I am grateful He can use the mess for good.
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