I had the opportunity recently to drop in on a dear friend and counselor. We had a great visit and caught up on the several years since we have seen each other.

Many years ago, I went through a dark season in my life and in God’s graciousness and goodness He led me to Lidia. As we sat and chatted I was sharing with her how God has used her in a mighty way to lead me out of that darkness. I’m sure there are many, many others that would share a similar story of how God used her to point them to freedom at the Savior’s feet.

In the course of our conversation she made a statement that I have been pondering since I left our visit and I knew I needed to share it with you because as simple a statement as it is… we need to be reminded.  I need to be reminded.

“GOD NEVER WASTES OUR SUFFERING”

That’s it.

In the midst of our pain and suffering it is so easy, so human, to focus on the suffering and lose sight of the big picture, the sovereign plan of God.

To me, somehow knowing God has a plan and purpose in ALL of it; that He can and does use ALL of our suffering to accomplish His perfect will- knowing that is a source of comfort.  I trust it comforts your heart today too.

Blessings,
Diane Hunt