The Lord really knows how to love us. He knows what our heart really desires. He knows what makes us tick. He knows how to challenge us. He knows what’s best for us. He knows what we need, when we need it.
I’ve been asked by the Lord to do a few things that I never thought I would or could do. I said YES without any hesitation for some, but at some point or another, have questioned whether or not it was the right decision. But every time I question my YES, the Lord affirms me that I made the right choice.
When I said YES to MV, I actually just decided to stop saying no to FTPW. Never really felt a tug to be a missionary but I figured there’s no harm in discerning about it. I was right. There is no harm in discerning about it. But through my discernment, the Lord showed me reasons to say YES.
Every YES we give is an opportunity for us to experience God’s love in our life. It’s not a coincidence that we feel more loved by God when we give ourselves to Him in our YES. Sometimes it’s not easy to see. Sometimes we don’t see it til days, months, or years after. But believe me, the Lord knows how to love us. And it’s not a coincidence that we are exactly where we are right now. Thank God we are experiencing consolation. Thank God that we are experiencing desolation. The Lord wants us to experience Him. The Lord wants us where we are right now so He can love us.
Lord, help me accept things as they are. Everything that comes from You is good and is for my own good. I may not understand it now, but I know that You love me. Help me to recognize your love for me in my life.